Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
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The hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Incidents reported: NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC