LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 16, 2016 CPSC #17055

Quick answer

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #17055, announced on December 16, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact lg to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.. Affected brand: LG Electronics USA, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel.

Affected products

Portable Air Conditioners

Recalled brands

LG Electronics USA, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.

Recall date

December 16, 2016

Categories

Portable Air Conditioners

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17055?

CPSC recall #17055 covers LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 16, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel.

What is the remedy for recall #17055?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17055 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact lg to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/LG-Electronics-Recalls-Portable-Air-Conditioners. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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