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500,000 LG electric ovens recalled after fires, pet deaths

LG is recalling 500,000 electric ranges due to at least 28 reported fires and several injuries.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission received 86 reports of 'unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs' that can cause fires.
Three fires involving the ranges resulted in pet deaths and over $340,000 in property damage.
LG is providing stickers to customers instead of refunds or exchanges and highlights a safety feature called 'Lock Out' or 'Control Lock.

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LG and Health Canada recall electric ranges due to fire hazard

LG Electronics Canada, in collaboration with Health Canada, have issued a recall for specific models of their electric ranges.

1 month ago·Canada

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Half a Million Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Consumer electronics company LG is withdrawing hundreds of thousands of electric range units from the market citing fire risk posed by the products. “This recall involves LG Slide-In Ranges and Freestanding Ranges with front-mounted knobs,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a Feb. 6 notice. “Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.” Around …

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Costco Product Recall Issued Nationwide: What To Know

Approximately 500,000 LG branded electric ovens sold at stores including Costco have been recalled nationwide. Newsweek has contacted Costco and LG for comment via email. Why It Matters The ovens were recalled after they were linked to more than 28 fires, which caused multiple injuries and resulted in the deaths of several pets. It comes after Samsung recalled more than 1.1 million electric ovens in August 2024 for the same reason after the elec…

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Costco product recall issued nationwide: What to know

The ovens were recalled after they were linked to more than 28 fires, which caused multiple injuries and resulted in the deaths of several pets.

2 months ago·United States

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Recall Roundup: Stoves, microphones, mowers recalled over fire risk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Three products were recalled this week due to fire hazards. Here’s what you need to know: LG Electric Ranges LG has recalled about 500,000 Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges with front-mounted knobs. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the knobs can be accidentally turned on by people or pets, posing a fire risk. Recalled LG Range Model LDE4411 (Courtesy: CPSC) The CPSC has received …

2 months ago·East Providence, United States

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