LG Electric Ranges Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Product Recalls - February 8, 2025
LG Issues Recall for LG Range Model LDE4411 Due to Potential Fire Hazard
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) – LG has issued a recall for roughly 500,000 electric ranges (Model LDE4411) because they can pose a fire hazard.
The recall was issued on February 6, 2025. According to the recall notice by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the front-mounted knobs on the LG electric ranges Model LDE4411 can be activated by accidental contact from people as well as pets.
The CSPC has reviewed at least 86 different reports of the front knobs accidentally being activated. This has led to an estimated 28 fires and property damage over $340,000.
At least 8 people have been injured from the fires, and three pets have tragically died. The LG electric ranges were manufactured in Mexico and Korea.
Prior to the recall, they could be purchased at various retailers, including Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, and Lowe’s.
Liability for Injuries Caused by Kitchen Ranges
Cooking accidents remain one of the leading causes of fires in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Cooking caused an average of 158,400 reported home structure fires per year (44 percent of all reported home fires in the US). These fires resulted in an average of 470 civilian deaths (18 percent of all home fire deaths) and 4,150 civilian injuries (42 percent of all reported home fire injuries) annually.” Many of these fires are caused by electric ranges. There are a number of potential issues with an electric range that could cause a fire.
- Electric ranges may have defective wiring that could lead to short circuits and start a fire.
- Electric ranges may be accidentally activated if the knobs do not have proper locking mechanisms.
- Electric ranges could cause a fire if any of the exposed coil burners come into contact with a flammable substance.
Companies that create electric ranges have a legal obligation to ensure that their products are reasonably safe. They must comply with all safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. To that end, companies need to rigorously test all of their products in all of the ways that they could likely be used and misused. If a product has a design defect that leads to an injury, this could form the basis of a strict product liability claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any fire involving an electric range.
- A police report of the incident should be created.
- Medical records related to the accident should be preserved.
- It should be determined if the range was on any recall list.
- An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.
Fires due to accidental activation on an electric range are often highly preventable. They tend to be the result of design choices that prioritize profits over safety. For example, push-to-turn knobs are less likely to accidentally activate and lead to a fire. It is important that victims of electric range fires understand that they do have legal rights. They may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Electric Fires
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured by the LG electric range (Model LDE4411). It is our sincere hope that all of the affected units will be recalled or repaired before anyone is possibly killed. Steps need to be taken to prevent a similar safety lapse from taking place down the road.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a fire involving an LG electric range (Model LDE4411)? Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support that they need. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering if you have a claim that can be pursued, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
