CPSCGeneral Alert
LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury
Published: December 18, 2012Recall ID: 13073Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine.
Affected Products
Top-Loading Washing Machines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LG-Recalls-Top-Loading-Washing-Machines-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135603.1-13073%2520LGWT5001CW%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | LG WT5001CW |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135605.2-13073%2520LG_WT5101HV%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | LG WT5101HV |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135607.3-13073%2520LG_WT5101HW%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | LG WT5101HW |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135609.4-13073%2520Kenmore%2520Elite29002%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Kenmore Elite 29002 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135611.5-13073%2520Kenmore%2520Elite29272%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Kenmore Elite 29278 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135613.6-13073%2520Kenmore%2520Elite29278%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Kenmore Elite 29278 |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135615.7-13073%2520Model%2520and%2520Serial%2520Number%2520Location%2520Large.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Location of the rating label on the washer |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135617.8-13073%2520Model%2520and%2520Serial%2520Number%2520Label%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Rating label with the serial number |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135619.9%2520-%252013073i.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Recalled washer rear view with detail of rating label location |
| Hazards › Name | An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area. |
| Injuries › Name | LG has received at least 343 reports of washing machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor property damage. One minor injury has been reported. |
| Products › Name | Top-Loading Washing Machines |
| Products › Type | Washing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2227 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 457,000 |
| Recall I D | 1272 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced. |
| Retailers › Name | LG models were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Kmart, Sears and local retailers nationwide. Kenmore Elite models were sold at Kmart and Sears. All were sold from April 2010 to December 2012 for between $899 and $1,099. |
| Recall Date | 2012-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine. |
| Recall Number | 13073 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For LG; toll-free at (855) 400-4639, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT Saturday, or online at www.lg.com/us and click on Public Notices. For Kenmore or LG washers purchased at Sears or Kmart; toll-free at (888) 812-2935, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday, or online at www.sears.com and click on Customer Service Home then Product Recalls in the Product Information section. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |