Recall #05-213 · Published June 29, 2005

LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators

CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators

CPSC published a recall notice for LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators from LG Electronics Inc. on June 29, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair.

Recalled Kenmore Elite Brand Refrigerator
Recalled Kenmore Elite Brand Refrigerator
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What to check on the product label

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Additional identifying details

The units have the following model and serial numbers located on the data plate inside the fresh food section of the refrigerator door: Brand Product Model Number Serial Number Range Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Trio bottom freezer refrigerator with external filtered water dispenser 21Cu.Ft. 795.7519240* 795.7519340* 795.7519440* 795.7519640* 795.7519940* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7554640* 795.7554940* 795.7555240* 795.7555340* 795.7555440* 25Cu.Ft. 795.7555640* 795.7555940* 795.7554240* 795.7554340* 795.7554440* 405KRxxxxx through 410KRxxxxx LG Three-door bottom freezer refrigerator without water dispenser LRFC21755TT LRFC21755SB LRFC21755ST LRFC25750WW LRFC25750SW LRFC25750SB LRFC25750TT LRFC25750ST 405KRxxxxxxx through 410KRxxxxxxx Not all refrigerators within the serial number range are included in the recall.

Why it was recalled

A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. There has been smoke damage in a few incidents. There have been no injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Recall number
05-213
Units
About 20,800
Manufactured in
South Korea
Sold at / sales period
Sears stores nationwide sold the Kenmore brand exclusively and other major retailers nationwide sold the LG brand refrigerators, from May 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,400 and $2,400.
Distributor
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators

CPSC product type: Refrigerators

Recall contact information

Call LG toll-free at (888) 294-5782 or Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to http://us.lge.com for further information on those models included in the repair program and to arrange for an in-home appointment.

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