Greenfield World Trade Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19115 · May 2, 2019 · Greenfield World Trade
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19115
- Date
- May 2, 2019
- Company
- Greenfield World Trade
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Excalibur EZ DRY food dehydrators
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Excalibur EZ DRY 5-tray food dehydrator with model number TTEVM50W or EVM50W. The 600W electric dehydrator is white, weighs 7 pounds and is about 12 inches tall by 15 inches wide. It has a temperature dial with an on/off switch on the front and a vented see-through lid at the top. The model number and embossed date code are printed on a white label on the underside of the unit. The date code for the TTEVM50W model is 3217 and for the EVM50W model the date code is 4017 or 4516.
What can happen
The food dehydrator can overheat, posing a fire hazard
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food dehydrators and contact Greenfield World Trade to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Greenfield World Trade has received eight reports of the food dehydrators overheating and melting or burning, including three incidents of property damage to floors and countertops and minor burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Excalibur, Elite Creations, Modern Home Products, The Bon Ton Stores, Sam's Club, and Scheels stores nationwide and online at Newegg.com from November 2016 through February 2019 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled excalibur ez dry food dehydrators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food dehydrators and contact Greenfield World Trade to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The food dehydrator can overheat, posing a fire hazard
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.