Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 11104
Affected scope: About 4,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc. recalled The recalled product includes a base with stackable trays to place food. The top of the u….

Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc. in January 20, 2011. Reason: 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 instru…. Verify recall #11104 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc. issued this CPSC recall-A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard..

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agency class: January 20, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11104 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11104
Date reported	January 20, 2011
Date initiated	January 20, 2011
Recalling firm	The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
Affected scope	About 4,800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electron…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 20, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11104.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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