Berkshire Innovations Recalls Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-05-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: DR710. About 990 units in the US and 29 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23753 |
| Published | 2023-05-04 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-04 |
| Products | Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators |
| Firm named in the title | Berkshire Innovations |
| Firms | Berkshire Innovations Inc., of Williamstown, Massachusetts (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 990 |
| Units (Canada) | 29 |
| Model numbers | DR710 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery in Sebastopol, California and online at brodandtaylor.com, amazon.com, williamssonoma.com and pleasanthillgrain.com from July 2022 through March 2023 for between $295 and $395. |
Description
This recall involves the Brod & Taylor Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators. The dehydrator has seven shelves, two front glass doors and folds to one third its size for storage. The back panel of each dehydrator has the model number DR710, the production code CCAE, and its individual serial number. The recalled dehydrators have serial numbers between 12139055 and 12140194.
Hazard
The heater fan can fail and cause the components to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators, remove the polyester air filter and contact Berkshire Innovations for a free repair. The repair is replacing the air filter with a non-flammable metal screen air filter. The air filter is designed for easy toolless access by consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 15 reports of the dehydrator overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators recalled due to fire hazard (Health Canada)
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