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