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LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury

The phone number and monitoring hours for Kenmore branded products changed on August 31, 2020.

Nombre del producto:
Top-Loading Washing Machines
Riesgo:

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.

Remedio:
Reparación
Fecha del retiro:
Diciembre 18, 2012
Unidades:
About 457,000
Contacto para los consumidores

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; contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Detalles del retiro

Descripción:

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.

Remedio:

Consumers should immediately contact LG or Transform for Kenmore brand products 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.

Incidentes/Lesiones:

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.

Vendidos(as) en:
LG models were sold atBest 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.
Fabricado(as) en:
South Korea
Número del retiro:
13-073

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