LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-08-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 10H. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21175 |
| Published | 2021-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2021-08-04 |
| Products | LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries |
| Firm named in the title | LG Energy Solution Michigan |
| Firms | LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Korea |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Model numbers | 10H |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000. |
Description
This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
Hazard
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury.
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