Excalibur EZ DRY food dehydrators recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Greenfield World Trade Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19115

Brand / firm

Greenfield World Trade, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The food dehydrator can overheat, posing a fire hazard

What was recalled

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food dehydrators and contact Greenfield World Trade to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.