LG recalls 500K ovens after dozens of fires lead to injuries and dead pets

Nearly 500,000 ovens sold across the United States are being recalled due to a fire hazard that has led to injuries, property damage, and the deaths of pets, LG Electronics announced Wednesday in a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall affects ovens with front-mounted knobs that can be unintentionally turned on, creating a serious safety risk.According to the CPSC, at least 86 reports have been filed regarding unintentional activation of the heating elements.The faulty ovens have been linked to more than 28 fires, with at least five causing significant property damage exceeding $340,000.Additionally, eight minor injuries, including burns, have been reported, and at least three of the fires resulted in the deaths of pets.The recalled ovens were sold at major retailers such as Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot and Lowe’s as well as online at LG.com.They were available for purchase between 2015 and January 2025, with prices ranging from $1,400 to $2,650 depending on the model.Manufactured in Mexico and South Korea by LG Electronics Inc., the ovens were distributed by the company’s US subsidiary, based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.A full list of affected model and serial numbers can be found on LG’s official recall page.LG is advising owners of the recalled ovens to contact the company for a free warning label and placement instructions.

This label serves as a reminder to use the control lock function on the oven panel to prevent accidental activation of the heating elements.“Consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the oven knobs to ensure they are off before leaving home or going to bed, and not to leave objects on the oven when it is not in use,” the recall notice stated.Consumers can reach LG Electronics at 800-399-3265 from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.

EST Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at lgecares.com/rangerecall.In the summer of 2024, Samsung recalled over 1.1 mil...