LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13182. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13182 has the recall date 2 May 2013. The notice names the firm LEM Products Distribution. The recall has about 14,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer, About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011., Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Sold at | Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Sportsman's Warehouse and other mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through February 2013 for about $160. |
| Importer | LEM Products Distribution, LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,600Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name LEM Products Distribution
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2022 | Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars Recalled by LEM Products Distribution Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 18 Feb 2014 | LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13182The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13182. https://recallregister.com/product/1371-lem-products-distribution-recalls-5-tray-food-dehydrators-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13182 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Sportsman's Warehouse and other mass merchandisers and retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.lemproducts.com from August 2010 through February 2013 for about $160.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13182?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13182?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.