LG 65” and 77” Smart TVs
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The x-capacitors in the power board can deteriorate and may fail unsafely at the rear of the tv which can cause a flame and emit smoke.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The x-capacitors in the power board can deteriorate and may fail unsafely at the rear of the tv which can cause a flame and emit smoke. Hazards: Risk of serious injury or electric shock and risk of smoke inhalation or flame to occur. In circumstances where there is a flame or smoke being emitted, do not use any liquid to extinguish as this poses the risk of electric shock and serious injury to occur. Immediately leave the vicinity of the tv and turn the main power to the property off. What to do: Consumers with affected TVs should contact LG Electronics Australia on 1800 643 156 to arrange a technician to replace the power board free of charge or in the case of irreparable damage, replacement of the tv free of charge.
Affected Products
Certain 65” and 77” LG Smart TVs manufactured between February 2016 and September 2019. Affected models include those manufactured in 2016: • 65E6 • 65G6 • 77G6 2017: • 65B7 • 65C7 • 65E7 • 65G7 • 65W7 • 77W7 2018: • 65W8 • 77C8 • 77W8 2019: • 65W9 • 77C9 • 77W9
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| Guid › #text | 679b2c4f-25b6-4483-8dfa-fa60d6157c66 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/lg-65%E2%80%9D-and-77%E2%80%9D-smart-tvs |
| Pub Date | Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/LG%20Smart%20TV%2065E6.jpg?itok=1UeWx1fA |