LG is recalling 500,000 electric ranges with front mounted controls that can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves LG Slide-In Ranges, and Freestanding Ranges with front-mounted knobs.
Consumers should contact LG for a free warning label and placement instructions.
The label reminds consumers to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs.
These LG ranges have been involved in more than 28 fires.
At least five fires caused extensive property damage totaling over $340,000.
At least eight minor injuries have been reported, including burns, and there have been reports of three fires involving pet deaths.
The ranges were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance stores nationwide and online at LG.com.
Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from 2015 through January 2025 for between $1,400 and $2,650.
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