5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
CPSC Recall #13-182 — May 2, 2013
Product
5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
Description
The fan in the 5-tray food dehydrator can fail and cause the product to overheat and catch fire.
Hazard
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
Sold At
Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Sportsman's Warehouse and other mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through February 2013 for about $160.
Manufactured In
China