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Product recall · CPSCDecember 16, 2016Serious
LG Electronics Portable Air Conditioners
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
Who to contact: LG toll-free at 855-791-0808 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.lgportableacrecall.com
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- December 16, 2016
- Brand
- LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
LP0711WNR
Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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