CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact LEM Products to receive a free repair kit.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
Injuries
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.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11131
Product Information
Product Name
Food dehydrators with digital timers
Product Type
Food Preservers
Number of Units
About 3,500
Distributed By
LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio
Manufactured In
China