LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-131 — February 15, 2011
Description
"The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element."
Hazard
"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."
Incidents / 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact LEM Products to receive a free repair kit.
Units Affected
"About 3,500"
Sold At
Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
Manufactured In
China