CPSC2011-02-16
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio
Hazard
The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact LEM Products to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
Affected count
About 3,500
Injuries reported
LEM Products has received five reports of motors falling on the unit's heating element resulting in smoke or fire contained in the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Food dehydrators with digital timers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact LEM Products toll-free at (877) 425-4509 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.lemproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/LEM-Products-Recalls-Food-Dehydrators-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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