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

Recall 05-213 · June 29, 2005 · LG Electronics

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-213 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 29, 2005
Brand
LG Electronics
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 20,800
Made in
South Korea
Last updated by CPSC
October 16, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators · About 20,800 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Kenmore Elite Brand Refrigerator
Recalled Kenmore Elite Brand Refrigerator
Recalled LG Brand Refrigerator
Recalled LG Brand Refrigerator

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; LG Electronics Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.; Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

LG Electronics appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all LG Electronics recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

LG and Kenmore Elite® Trio™ Three-Door Refrigerators (About 20,800 units). The recalled refrigerators are three-door, 21 to 25 cubic foot units with a bottom freezer.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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