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LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 16, 2016 · CPSC recall 17055 · LG Electronics

LG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number

Hazard

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

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What 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.

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

Product

Portable Air Conditioners

Imported by

LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

Retailers

Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →