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Recalls / 2016-12-16

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

17055 · Recalled 2016-12-16 · CPSC page

Location of LG logo
Location of LG logo

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.

Hazards

The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.

Products

NameModelUnits
Portable Air ConditionersAbout 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Made in
China
Sold at
Home Depot, other from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250, $280.

Consumer 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

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LG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number
LG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number

Source: CPSC recall 17055. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.