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

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

Recall #: 13182
Affected scope: About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves 5-tray food dehydrators. The dehydrators are gray and are made of pl….

LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 2, 2013. Reason: The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrator and contact LEM Products Distribut…. Verify recall #13182 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 2, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13182 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13182
Date reported	May 2, 2013
Date initiated	May 2, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrator and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping an…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 2, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13182.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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