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Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product:
NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
Hazard:
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Remedy:
New Instructions
Recall Date:
January 20, 2011
Units:
About 4,800
Consumer Contact

For more information, contact NESCO at (800) 726-4457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nesco.com

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.

Incidents/Injuries:

NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
National mass merchandisers and retailers and online at www.nesco.com and other websites from July 2009 to January 2011 for about $140.
Manufacturer(s):
The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-104

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