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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 16, 2011Serious
LEM Products Food Dehydrators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact LEM Products to receive a free repair kit.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves 5-tray and 10-tray LEM food dehydrators with serial numbers 2010 0701, 2010 0702, 2010 07021, 2010 0901, 2010 0902, 2010 1001 or 2010 1101. The dehydrators are gray and are made of plastic. The LEM logo is embossed on the top of the unit. The serial number is located on the label on the back panel. The last section of the UPC code found in the packaging reads "1009 1" for the 5-tray unit and "1010 7" for the 10-tray unit.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,500
- Recall date
- February 16, 2011
- Made or distributed by
- LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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