CPSC2020-12-16
LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.)
Hazard
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors and its installers also are attempting to contact all owners directly to arrange for modifications to the recalled batteries to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries.
Sold at
Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply, from January 2017 through March 2019 for about $8,000.
Affected count
About 1,815
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Korea
Remedy type
Replace
Products
LG Chem "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System
Consumer contact
LG Energy Solution Michigan toll-free at 888-737-8104 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at RESUservice@lgensol.com, or online at www.lgessbattery.com/us and click on “Battery Recall: Free Replacement Campaign” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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