CPSC Recall in 2011: Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11104

Date: January 19, 2011

Product Name: NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

New Instructions

Units: About 4,800

Incidents:

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