LG Electric Ranges Recalled in Canada Due to Fire Hazard Posed by Accidental Knob Activation

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Health Canada has issued a recall for over 137,000 LG electric ranges sold in Canada due to a potential fire hazard caused by the accidental activation of the front-mounted knobs. The recall applies to LG's Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Range ovens sold between May 2016 and June 2024. According to the recall notice, the front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard. As of February 12, 2025, eight incidents and two injuries have been reported in Canada, including a minor cut and a minor burn.

The recalled LG electric ranges include ones with five surface elements on the stovetop and knobs mounted on the front of the range right above the door to the oven. Consumers can identify the specific model and serial numbers by checking inside the oven door or the storage drawer at the bottom of the unit. A comprehensive list of the affected models and their serial numbers is available on the official recall notice. Owners of the recalled LG electric ranges are advised to contact LG to receive a free warning label and placement instructions, which will remind them 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.

While awaiting these materials, Health Canada says customers can continue to use their ranges but should exercise caution to prevent accidental activation. LG recommends customers keep the area clear to ensure children and pets are kept away from the range, regularly check that all knobs are in the ‘off’ position, especially before leaving the house or going to bed. The company also suggests refraining from placing any items on the stovetop when it’s not in use to prevent fire hazards. The recalled ovens were imported by the LG Electronics Canada location in North York, Ontario and were manufactured in Korea and Mexico.

Here is a list of key points to note about the recall: * Over 137,000 units of the affected stoves were sold in Canada between 2016 and June 2024 * Eight incidents and two injuries have been reported in Canada, including a minor cut and a minor burn * The recall applies to LG's Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Range ovens sold between May 2016 and June 2024 * Consumers can contact LG Electronics Canada at 1-888-542-2623 or visit the company website for more information * A full list of the affected model numbers and serial numbers can be found on the official recall notice.

The recall of LG electric ranges in Canada is part of a larger recall effort, with roughly 500,000 affected models sold in the U.S. between 2015 and January 2025. At least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs have been lodged in the U.S., with at least eight minor injuries reported and five fires started due to the affected ranges, totaling over $340,000 US in property damage. Consumers are advised to take immediate action to ensure their safety and the safety of their loved ones by checking if their electric range is part of the recall and following the instructions provided by LG and Health Canada.