CPSC recall 05-213, announced June 29, 2005, covers LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators (about 20,800 units). A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. The notice cites 82 incident reports. Consumers should contact Transform for Kenmore brand products or LG, to arrange for a free-home repair. Recall contact: call (888) 294-5782 or (800) 659-7026, or go to us.lge.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
The recalled refrigerators are three-door, 21 to 25 cubic foot units with a bottom freezer. The refrigerators come in titanium, stainless steel, bisque, white or black. Brand names are identified on the door at the top right of the units and the interior data plate. 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. Consumers should call LG or Sears to determine whether their refrigerator is included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- LG Electronics
- Manufacturer
- LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- 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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