CPSC2005-06-29
CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators
LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Hazard
A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair.
Sold at
Sears stores nationwide sold the Kenmore brand exclusively and other major retailers nationwide sold the LG brand refrigerators, from May 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,400 and $2,400.
Affected count
About 20,800
Injuries reported
LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. There has been smoke damage in a few incidents. There have been no injuries.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators
Consumer contact
Call LG toll-free at (888) 294-5782 or Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to http://us.lge.com for further information on those models included in the repair program and to arrange for an in-home appointment.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-LG-Electronics-and-Sears-Roebuck-and-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-RefrigeratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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