LG Electronics · Recalled
LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- Units
- About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250–$280
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
