LG Electric Ranges
CPSC Recall #13-031 — November 7, 2012
Product
LG Electric Ranges
Description
LG has received 80 reports of burners that failed to turn off or temperature settings that increased unexpectedly.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing unexpectedly during use. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact LG to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers whose burner heat setting cannot be regulated by using the controls or who experience problems with a cooktop burner remaining on, should immediately stop using the recalled electric range until it is repaired.
Units Affected
About 161,000
Sold At
Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, and regional appliance retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2010 for between $800 and $1999.
Manufactured In
South Korea and Mexico