LEM Products Distribution · Recalled
LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $160
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 02 2013; last revised JAN 23 2015.
