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LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard

Name: LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: LEM
SKU: CPSC-14106
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 18, 2014Recall ID: 14106Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

5-Tray Dehydrators with Digital Timers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/LEM-Products-Distribution-Expands-Recall-Including-Previously-Repaired-5-Tray-Food-Dehydrators
Title	LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14106.LEM%2520Front%2520Food%2520Dehydrator%2520LGE.jpeg
Images › 1 › Caption	LEM 5-Tray Dehydrator model number 1009
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14106.LEM%2520Top%2520Food%2520Dehydrator%2520LGE.jpeg
Images › 2 › Caption	LEM dehydrator top view
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14106.1009%2520Back%2520Panelwith%2520ArrowLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	LEM dehydrator label
Hazards › Name	Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	5-Tray Dehydrators with Digital Timers
Products › Type	Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Products › Category I D	1951
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,000 in the U.S and 24 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in May 2013 for a fire hazard.
Recall I D	1622
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrators and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Importers › Name	LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2014-02-18T00:00:00
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.
Product U P Cs › U P C	734494910094
Recall Number	14106
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/37989r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	LEM Products toll-free at (877) 536-7763 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lemproducts.com and click Warranty and Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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