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

Active Recall Announced May 2, 2013 CPSC #13182

Quick answer

LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13182, announced on May 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer

Recalled brands

LEM Products Distribution, LLC of West Chester, Ohio

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.

Recall date

May 2, 2013

Categories

Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13182?

CPSC recall #13182 covers LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13182?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13182 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LEM-Products-Distribution-Recalls-5-Tray-Food-Dehydrators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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