5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011. units were affected by this recall.
LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
LEM 5-Tray Dehydrator model number 1009. LEM dehydrator top view
5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 05/02/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1371 |
| Recall Number | 13182 |
| Product Type | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Hazard | The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | 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. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 01/23/2015 |
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