CPSC2016-12-16
LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
Sold at
Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
Affected count
About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Portable Air Conditioners
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/LG-Electronics-Recalls-Portable-Air-ConditionersDon't want to check this manually?
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