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LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Name: LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: LEM Products Distribution
SKU: CPSC-13182
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 2, 2013Recall ID: 13182Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LEM-Products-Distribution-Recalls-5-Tray-Food-Dehydrators
Title	LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13182.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.2013.13182.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.2013.13182.LEM%2520label%25201%2520for%2520dehydrator%2520LGE.jpeg
Images › 3 › Caption	LEM dehydrator label 1 on the rear panel
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13182.LEM%2520label%25202%2520for%2520dehydrator%2520LGE.jpeg
Images › 4 › Caption	LEM dehydrator label 2 on the rear panel
Hazards › Name	The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
Products › Type	Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Products › Category I D	1951
Products › Number Of Units	About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
Recall I D	1371
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2013-05-02T00:00:00
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.
Product U P Cs › U P C	734494010091
Recall Number	13182
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/28963r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	LEM Products Distribution 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	2015-01-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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