Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #10034
Recall Date
2009-11-10
Manufacturer
Gehl Foods Inc., of Germantown, Wis.
Units Affected
About 115,000
Products Involved
Gehl's HOT TOP2 Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers
Hazard
The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Food establishments and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nacho cheese and chili sauce dispensers and contact the firm for a free repair by Gehl, or to receive a free repair kit to be installed by the customer.
Reported Injuries
Gehl Foods has received 12 reports of the dispenser's fan blade malfunctioning and coming into contact with the heater coil, including one report of a fire that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
The dispensers were leased to commercial customers nationwide, including concession and food service establishments, from December 2003 through September 2009.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall includes Gehl Food's commercial nacho cheese and chili sauce dispensers with model numbers HT2-04 Single, HT2-04 Dual, and HT2-03 APS with serial numbers HT2 164500 through HT2 299689. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dispensers. "Gehl's" is printed on the front of the dispensers.
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