LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-16). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 000, LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, LP0814WNR. About 466,000 units in the US and 36,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17055 |
| Published | 2016-12-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-16 |
| Products | Portable Air Conditioners |
| Firm named in the title | LG Electronics |
| Firms | LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 466,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 36,000 |
| Model numbers | 000, LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, LP0814WNR |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
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 injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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