Skip to main content

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

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC.

Related Recalls

Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 Travelin' Chef expandable thermal food carriers. Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
10-Tray
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 3,500 food dehydrators with digital timers. The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard.
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc., is voluntarily recalling about 4,800 NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster food dehydrators. A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
No image available
CPSC, K-Tel International (USA) Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Food Dehydrators

The food dehydrator can overheat, presenting a fire hazard.

No image available
Micro-Dome Food Preserver Recalled

Micro-Dome informed the Commission that the top of the plastic container may blow off in the microwave if the vent stem or safety release becomes plugged. The pressurized plastic container may also explode during or after removal from the microwave, or if the container is hit or dropped. Furthermore, the plastic container may also crack and/or develop lines (called crazing) that could increase the risk of explosion. Explosion of a pressurized Micro-Dome containing hot water and food could cause severe injuries such as blindness and burns from flying fragments and liquids.

No image available
Micro-Dome Food Preserver Recalled

Micro-Dome informed the Commission that the top of the plastic container may blow off in the microwave if the vent stem or safety release becomes plugged. The pressurized plastic container may also explode during or after removal from the microwave, or if the container is hit or dropped. Furthermore, the plastic container may also crack and/or develop lines (called crazing) that could increase the risk of explosion. Explosion of a pressurized Micro-Dome containing hot water and food could cause severe injuries such as blindness and burns from flying fragments and liquids.

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

For lifesaving information:

Choose Your Recall Emails Get Notified About Each Recall via Email.
Report an unsafe product