Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11104
Recall Date
2011-01-20
Manufacturer
The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
Units Affected
About 4,800
Products Involved
NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
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.
Reported 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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28