CPSC Recall in 2016: Cabela’s Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-018

Date: October 20, 2016

Product Name: Food dehydrators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Cabela’s commercial grade 80-liter and 160-liter food dehydrators. The stainless steel dehydrators have model numbers 541549 on the 80 liter, and 541650 on the 160 liters. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.

Hazard Description:

Defective wiring in the food dehydrators can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 3,000

Incidents:

The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Cabela’s stores nationwide and online at Cabelas.com from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $300 for the 80-liter model and $415 for the 160-liter model.

Manufactured In:

China