LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2016-12-16. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 466,000Units
2016-12-16Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel.
- The hazard
- The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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