LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17055 · Dec 16, 2016 · LG Electronics
466,000
units affected
466,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17055
- Date
- Dec 16, 2016
- Company
- LG Electronics
- Units affected
- 466,000
- Product
- Portable Air Conditioners
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel.
What can happen
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable air conditioners?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
What is the hazard?
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.