CPSC2022-10-27

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc., of Holland Mich.
Hazard

The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.

Remedy
LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batteries that are connected online. The diagnostic software updates are designed to monitor the recalled battery cells and shut down the battery if a fire risk is detected. If the battery shuts down, please contact LG Energy Solution Michigan for further instructions. Do not attempt to turn the battery on again. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers are contacting owners directly if their units are not connected online to arrange for a technician visit to manually update the diagnostic software.
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 March 2017 through March 2020 for about $8,000.
Affected count
About 11,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching fire, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Korea
Remedy type
Repair
Products
LG Energy Solution "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries
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/main/main.lg or www.lgessbattery.com/us and click on "Safety Recall" in the popup window.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert

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