CPSC2014-02-18
LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio
Hazard
Damaged wiring in the food dehydrators can come into contact with a metal bracket inside the machine, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrators and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
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.
Affected count
About 3,000 in the U.S and 24 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in May 2013 for a fire hazard.
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
5-Tray Dehydrators with Digital Timers
Consumer contact
LEM Products 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/2014/LEM-Products-Distribution-Expands-Recall-Including-Previously-Repaired-5-Tray-Food-DehydratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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