CPSCGeneral Alert
LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Ha...
Published: August 4, 2021Recall ID: 21175Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
Affected Products
LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-0 |
| Title | LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_134.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled RESU 10H home battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_112.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The serial number label is located behind the access door of the recalled RESU 10H home battery. |
| Hazards › Name | The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury. |
| Products › Name | LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.) |
| Recall I D | 9116 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly. |
| Importers › Name | LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.) |
| Retailers › Name | Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2021-08-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery. |
| Recall Number | 21175 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | LG Energy Solution Michigan toll-free at 888-737-8104 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at RESUservice@lgensol.com, or online at www.lgessbattery.com/us or https://www.lgessbattery.com/us/main/main.lg and click on "Battery Recall: Free Replacement Campaign" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-08-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Korea |