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Fire / OverheatingDecember 16, 2016CPSC #17055

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Air Treatment
Units affected
466,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Injuries

The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.

Photos

Location of LG logoLG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number
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