Moderate Recalled May 2, 2013 About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011. units Updated January 23, 2015

LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

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The hazard

The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: 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.

What to do now

Repair

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.

Contact: LEM Products Distribution toll free at (877) 536-7763 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lemproducts.com and click Warranty and Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

About this recall

This recall involves 5-tray food dehydrators. The dehydrators are gray and are made of plastic and metal. The model number 1009 is on a label located on the back panel with the company's contact details. The "LEM" logo is embossed on the top of the unit, which has a panel with the digital timer, the on/off switch and a temperature control knob. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the packaging and reads 734494010091.

Product photos

LEM 5-Tray Dehydrator model number 1009
LEM 5-Tray Dehydrator model number 1009
LEM dehydrator top view
LEM dehydrator top view
LEM dehydrator label 1 on the rear panel
LEM dehydrator label 1 on the rear panel
LEM dehydrator label 2 on the rear panel
LEM dehydrator label 2 on the rear panel

Photos: U.S. CPSC