LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 14106 · Feb 18, 2014 · LEM Products Distribution
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14106
- Date
- Feb 18, 2014
- Company
- LEM Products Distribution
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- 5-Tray Dehydrators with Digital Timers
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 5-tray dehydrators with digital timers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrators and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.