LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-11-08 · 13031
Hazards
Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
13031
Date
2012-11-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LG Electric Ranges
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
Retailer(s)
Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, and regional appliance retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2010 for between $800 and $1999.
Country of manufacture
Korea; Mexico
Description
The recalled ranges involve models LRE30451, LRE30453, LRE30755, LRE30757, and LRE30955ST. They were sold in black, white and stainless steel and with a smooth black ceramic glass top cooking surface. The recalled ranges have serial numbers starting with 512, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, and 906. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label that can be seen by opening the storage drawer at the base of the unit. The electric ranges are about 47½ inches tall to the top of the backguard, 29 inches wide and 28 inches deep.