LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-02-16 · 11131
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11131
Date
2011-02-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Food dehydrators with digital timers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
Distributor(s)
LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.