LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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. View the LG instructional video regarding Control Lock/Lock Out feature at https://vimeo.com/1037322282. Consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving home or going to bed, and not to leave objects on the range when the range is not in use.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves LG Slide-In Ranges, and Freestanding Ranges with front-mounted knobs. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the ranges inside the oven door or storage drawer located on the bottom of the oven. The ranges were manufactured in Mexico and Korea. Model Number Serial No. (From) Serial No. (To) LDE4411ST 607KMXXXXXXX 807KMXXXXXXX LDE4413ST 506KMXXXXXXX 408KMXXXXXXX LDE4413BD 606KMXXXXXXX 901KMXXXXXXX LSE4611ST 607KMXXXXXXX 206KMXXXXXXX LSE4611BD 704KMXXXXXXX 704KMXXXXXXX LSE4613ST 510KMXXXXXXX 106KMXXXXXXX LSE4613BD 604KMXXXXXXX 106KMXXXXXXX LSEL6337D 102KMXXXXXXX 304KMXXXXXXX LSEL6337F 102KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LSEL6331F 201MMXXXXXXX 312MMXXXXXXX LSEL6331F 310KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LSEL6333F 107MMXXXXXXX 311MMXXXXXXX LSEL6333F 308KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LSEL6333D 107MMXXXXXXX 312MMXXXXXXX LSEL6333D 309KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LSEL6335D 102KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LSEL6335F 102KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX LTE4815BM 802KMXXXXXXX 001KMXXXXXXX LTE4815BD 802KMXXXXXXX 207KMXXXXXXX LTE4815ST 801KMXXXXXXX 205KMXXXXXXX LRE4215ST 601KMXXXXXXX 903KMXXXXXXX LTEL7337F 206KMXXXXXXX 312KMXXXXXXX For more information on Range and Oven Safety, visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fire-Safety-Information-Center.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

LG at 800-399-3265 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or at https://lgecares.com/rangerecall and enter your information to request a free warning sticker, instructions on where to place the sticker, and how to use the Control Lock or Lock Out feature on their range.