LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13182 · May 2, 2013 · LEM Products Distribution
14,600
units affected
14,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13182
- Date
- May 2, 2013
- Company
- LEM Products Distribution
- Units affected
- 14,600
- Product
- 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 5-tray dehydrator with digital timer?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire 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.