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LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #13073, announced on December 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine. The remedy is consumers should immediately contact lg or sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.. Affected brand: LG Electronics Inc..
The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine.
Affected products
Top-Loading Washing Machines
Recalled brands
LG Electronics Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.
Recall date
December 18, 2012
CPSC recall #13073 covers LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine.
The CPSC remedy for recall #13073 is consumers should immediately contact lg or sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LG-Recalls-Top-Loading-Washing-Machines-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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