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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Hello from CPSC. We announced two recalls you need to know about today:
1. LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/LEM-Products-Distribution-Recalls-5-Tray-Food-Dehydrators
2. Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Louisville-Slugger-OneX-Fastpitch-Softball-Bats
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1.
Recall Date: May 2, 2013
Recall Number: 13-182
LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Name of product: 5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer
Units: About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.
Hazard: 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 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.
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.
Incidents/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.
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.
Consumer Contact: LEM Products Distribution toll free at (877) 536-7763 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lemproducts.com and click Warranty and Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Importer: LEM Products Distribution LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/LEM-Products-Distribution-Recalls-5-Tray-Food-Dehydrators
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/28963r-eng.php
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2.
Recall Date: May 2, 2013
Recall Number: 13-183
Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage
Name of Product: Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bat
Units: About 13,000
Hazard: The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bat and contact Hillerich & Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item.
Description: The recalled bats include all OneX style bats. The composite bat has a white and grey shell with blue and yellow lettering. "Louisville Slugger oneX" appears twice on the barrel, in yellow in one place and in blue lettering on the other side. The "X" is yellow in both places.
Incidents/Injuries: Approximately 170 bat handle separations have been reported to the company. The company is aware of one report of a barrel from a broken bat hitting a player in the shin.
Sold at: The bats were sold nationwide at sporting goods, other retail stores and distributed to college amateur competitive softball teams from approximately May 2012 through February 2013 for about $350.
Importer: Hillerich & Bradsby Co. of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer Contact: Hillerich & Bradsby at (800) 282-2287 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.slugger.com and click on Recall for more information.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Louisville-Slugger-OneX-Fastpitch-Softball-Bats
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product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please
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