Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-20). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: FD-1020. About 4,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11104 |
| Published | 2011-01-20 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Food Preservers |
| Products | NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator |
| Firm named in the title | NESCO American Harvest |
| Firms | The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,800 |
| Model numbers | FD-1020 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | new instructions, stop use |
| Sold | National mass merchandisers and retailers and online at www.nesco.com and other websites from July 2009 to January 2011 for about $140. |
Description
The recalled product includes a base with stackable trays to place food. The top of the unit houses the electronic control module. Model number FD-1020 and production date codes: 09E 0610; 09E 0624; and 09E 0903 are molded into the underside of the dehydrator's electronic control module.
Hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.
Incidents and injuries
NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
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