LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-02-18). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 1009. About 3,000 units in the US and 24 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14106 |
| Published | 2014-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Products | 5-Tray Dehydrators with Digital Timers |
| Firm named in the title | LEM Products Distribution |
| Firms | LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 24 |
| Model numbers | 1009 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00734494910094 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Buchheit, Gander Mountain, Rural King, Sportsman's Warehouse and Theisen Supply stores and other mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from June 2011 through December 2013 for between $125 and $160. |
Description
This recall involves 5-tray food dehydrators with model number 1009 and serial numbers between 20110506 and 20121008. These food dehydrators were previously recalled and repaired as part of a May 2013 recall. The dehydrators are gray and are made of plastic and metal. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the back panel. LEM 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 734494910094 is on the bottom of the packaging. Only dehydrators within the serial number range between 20110506 and 20121008 and with a sticker on the back panel stating "Read Manual Before Operating" are included in this recall.
Hazard
Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrators and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
LEM Products has received nine reports of electrical shorts, including one report of sparks causing minor damage to the surrounding countertop and carpet. No injuries have been reported.
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