LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 25126 · Feb 6, 2025 · Lg
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25126
- Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Company
- Lg
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves LG Slide-In Ranges, and Freestanding Ranges with front-mounted knobs. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the ranges inside the oven door or storage drawer located on the bottom of the oven. The ranges were manufactured in Mexico and Korea. Model Number Serial No. (From) Serial No.
What can happen
Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact LG for a free warning label and placement instructions. The label reminds consumers to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use. View the LG instructional video regarding Control Lock/Lock Out feature at https://vimeo.com/1037322282. Consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving home or going to bed, and not to leave objects on the range when the range is not in use.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe's, and other appliance stores nationwide and online at LG.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from 2015 through January 2025 for between $1,400 and $2,650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled slide-in and freestanding electric ranges?
Consumers should contact LG for a free warning label and placement instructions. The label reminds consumers to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use. View the LG instructional video regarding Control Lock/Lock Out.
What is the hazard?
Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
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.