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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 16, 2016
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Summary

LG Electronics has recalled approximately 466,000 portable air conditioners across three models: LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. These 7,000 and 8,000 BTU units can overheat, leading to potential fires. The firm has already received four reports of fires resulting in $380,000 in property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using these units and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.

Risk

The air conditioners' internal components can overheat during operation, posing a significant risk of fire and property damage. Four fires have already been reported in connection with this defect.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and unplug the recalled portable air conditioner.
  2. Check the left side panel of your air conditioner to identify the model number. This recall only affects LG models LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR.
  3. Verify if the unit is tan or white with the 'LG' logo displayed on the front of the device.
  4. Contact LG toll-free at 855-791-0808 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
  5. Visit www.lgportableacrecall.com to register your unit for the repair online.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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

Contact: LG toll-free at 855-791-0808 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.lgportableacrecall.com

Affected Products

Product: LG Portable Air Conditioner (7,000 BTU)
Model:
LP0711WNR
Date Ranges: February 2011 through August 2016
Product: LG Portable Air Conditioner (8,000 BTU)
Model:
LP0813WNR
Date Ranges: February 2011 through August 2016
Product: LG Portable Air Conditioner (8,000 BTU)
Model:
LP0814WNR
Date Ranges: February 2011 through August 2016

Product Images

Location of LG logo

Location of LG logo

LG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number

LG Portable Air Conditioner model and serial number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17055
Status: Active
Sold By: Home Depot and other stores nationwide from February 2011 through August 2016 for between $250 and $280.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Contact: LG toll-free at 855-791-0808 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.lgportableacrecall.com
Agency Last Updated: December 16, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response