About 14,600 LEM 5-Tray Food Dehydrators with digital timers are being recalled because the internal fan can fail. If the fan stops working, the unit can overheat and catch fire. There have been two reports of fan failure resulting in fires, though no injuries have been reported. These gray plastic and metal dehydrators were sold nationwide at retailers like Bass Pro Shops and Amazon.com between August 2010 and February 2013 for approximately $160. Consumers who return their units for repair will receive a one-year warranty extension and a $10 discount coupon.
The internal fan in the dehydrator can fail during operation, causing the heating element to overheat the plastic and metal housing. This poses a serious fire hazard to consumers and their homes, as evidenced by two reported incidents of the units catching fire.
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.
LEM 5-Tray Dehydrator model number 1009
LEM dehydrator top view
LEM dehydrator label 1 on the rear panel
LEM dehydrator label 2 on the rear panel
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response