Product Recall Number: 11-131
Why was recalled?
"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."
Product Recall Number: 11-131
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-02-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element."
Hazard Description: "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."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: "About 3,500"
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through December 2010 for about $160.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: "LEM Products, of Harrison, Ohio"
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed