CPSC2013-05-02
LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio
Hazard
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LEM-Products-Distribution-Recalls-5-Tray-Food-DehydratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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