CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators
USCPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators
Recalling Firm: LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled refrigerators are three-door, 21 to 25 cubic foot units with a bottom freezer. The refrigerators come in titanium, stainless steel, bisque, white or black. Brand names are identified on the door at the top right of the units and the interior data plate. The units have the following model and serial numbers located on the data plate inside the fresh food section of the refrigerator door: Brand Product Model Number Serial Number Range Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Trio bottom freezer refrigerator with external filtered water dispenser 21Cu.Ft. 795.7519240* 795.7519340* 795.7519440* 795.7519640* 795.7519940* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7554640* 795.7554940* 795.7555240* 795.7555340* 795.7555440* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7555640* 795.7555940* 795.7554240* 795.7554340* 795.7554440* 405KRxxxxx through 410KRxxxxx LG Three-door bottom freezer refrigerator without water dispenser LRFC21755TT LRFC21755SB LRFC21755ST LRFC25750WW LRFC25750SW LRFC25750SB LRFC25750TT LRFC25750ST 405KRxxxxxxx through 410KRxxxxxxx Not all refrigerators within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call LG or Sears to determine whether their refrigerator is included in the recall.
Affected Products
LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-LG-Electronics-and-Sears-Roebuck-and-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Refrigerators |
| Title | CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c4df6d23e8994b15a6c4649fc45da64f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kenmore Elite Brand Refrigerator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e0371210adc040fba1f470cb56bfc189.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled LG Brand Refrigerator |
| Hazards › Name | A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. There has been smoke damage in a few incidents. There have been no injuries. |
| Products › Name | LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators |
| Products › Type | Refrigerators |
| Products › Category I D | 2096 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,800 |
| Recall I D | 2965 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears stores nationwide sold the Kenmore brand exclusively and other major retailers nationwide sold the LG brand refrigerators, from May 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,400 and $2,400. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled refrigerators are three-door, 21 to 25 cubic foot units with a bottom freezer. The refrigerators come in titanium, stainless steel, bisque, white or black. Brand names are identified on the door at the top right of the units and the interior data plate. The units have the following model and serial numbers located on the data plate inside the fresh food section of the refrigerator door: Brand Product Model Number Serial Number Range Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Trio bottom freezer refrigerator with external filtered water dispenser 21Cu.Ft. 795.7519240* 795.7519340* 795.7519440* 795.7519640* 795.7519940* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7554640* 795.7554940* 795.7555240* 795.7555340* 795.7555440* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7555640* 795.7555940* 795.7554240* 795.7554340* 795.7554440* 405KRxxxxx through 410KRxxxxx LG Three-door bottom freezer refrigerator without water dispenser LRFC21755TT LRFC21755SB LRFC21755ST LRFC25750WW LRFC25750SW LRFC25750SB LRFC25750TT LRFC25750ST 405KRxxxxxxx through 410KRxxxxxxx Not all refrigerators within the serial number range are included in the recall. Consumers should call LG or Sears to determine whether their refrigerator is included in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 05213 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | Call LG toll-free at (888) 294-5782 or Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to http://us.lge.com for further information on those models included in the repair program and to arrange for an in-home appointment. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |
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