LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-02). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 1009. About 14,600 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13182 |
| Published | 2013-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Products | 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer |
| Firm named in the title | LEM Products Distribution |
| Firms | LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Model numbers | 1009 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00734494010091 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Sportsman's Warehouse and other mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through February 2013 for about $160. |
Description
This recall involves 5-tray food dehydrators. The dehydrators are gray and are made of plastic and metal. The model number 1009 is on a label located on the back panel with the company's contact details. The "LEM" logo is embossed on the top of the unit, which has a panel with the digital timer, the on/off switch and a temperature control knob. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the packaging and reads 734494010091.
Hazard
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrator and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product. LEM is offering a one year warranty extension and a $10 discount coupon, which can be used towards a LEM catalog or online purchase, to all consumers who return their recalled units for repair.
Incidents and injuries
LEM Products Distribution has received two reports of fan failure both resulting in fire in the units. In one incident the consumer was close by and prevented a fire by carrying the unit outside. There were no injuries reported.
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