CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-06-29). Hazards: fire, burn. About 20,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05213 |
| Published | 2005-06-29 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-16 |
| Product category | Refrigerators |
| Products | LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators |
| Firm named in the title | LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. |
| Firms | LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill. (manufacturer); Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 20,800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | appliance, building products |
| Sold | Sears stores nationwide sold the Kenmore brand exclusively and other major retailers nationwide sold the LG brand refrigerators, from May 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,400 and $2,400. |
Description
The recalled refrigerators are three-door, 21 to 25 cubic foot units with a bottom freezer. The refrigerators come in titanium, stainless steel, bisque, white or black. Brand names are identified on the door at the top right of the units and the interior data plate. The units have the following model and serial numbers located on the data plate inside the fresh food section of the refrigerator door: Brand Product Model Number Serial Number Range Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Trio bottom freezer refrigerator with external filtered water dispenser 21Cu.Ft. 795.7519240* 795.7519340* 795.7519440* 795.7519640* 795.7519940* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7554640* 795.7554940* 795.7555240* 795.7555340* 795.7555440* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7555640* 795.7555940* 795.7554240* 795.7554340* 795.7554440* 405KRxxxxx through 410KRxxxxx LG Three-door bottom freezer refrigerator without water dispenser LRFC21755TT LRFC21755SB LRFC21755ST LRFC25750WW LRFC25750SW LRFC25750SB LRFC25750TT LRFC25750ST 405KRxxxxxxx through 410KRxxxxxxx Not all refrigerators within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call LG or Sears to determine whether their refrigerator is included in the recall.
Hazard
A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair.
Incidents and injuries
LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. There has been smoke damage in a few incidents. There have been no injuries.
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