LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-182 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 2, 2013
- Brand
- LEM Products Distribution
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 23, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer · About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011. units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
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.
Recall history and context
LEM Products Distribution appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer (About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011. units). This recall involves 5-tray food dehydrators.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 23, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.