Portable Air Conditioners
CPSC Recall #17-055 — December 16, 2016
Product
Portable Air Conditioners
Description
This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR (all serial numbers), LP0813WNR (all serial numbers), and LP0814WNR (only serial numbers beginning with 311, 312, 401, 402, 403, 404 and 405). 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.
Hazard
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
Importer
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Manufactured In
China