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LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #21175, announced on August 4, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery. The remedy is consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact lg energy solution michigan to schedule a free replacement. lg energy solution michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. lg energy solution michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.. Affected brand: 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.).
This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
Affected products
LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries
Recalled brands
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.)
Remedy
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.
Recall date
August 4, 2021
CPSC recall #21175 covers LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 4, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
The CPSC remedy for recall #21175 is consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact lg energy solution michigan to schedule a free replacement. lg energy solution michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. lg energy solution michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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