Severity
Moderate
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
Reported: August 21, 2012 Initiated: August 21, 2012 #12251 About 21,000 units
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea issued this CPSC recall on August 21, 2012. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 21,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #12251) was formally reported on August 21, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 21,000 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers ca… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should turn off the gas supply and stop using the dryers until repaired. LG brand owners who purchased their dryer at retailers other than Sears should contact LG customer service to arrang… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 3 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 14 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 21,000
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product Description
LG Electronics and Sears' Kenmore Elite brand gas dryers come in the following colors: LG models in white; Kenmore Elite® in red, white and ginger (gold). Model and serial numbers can be found on a label fixed to the front of the dryer above the opened door, which can be viewed only when the dryer door is open. To confirm if your dryer is part of this recall, identify both model and serial numbers, since not all dryers with the listed models are recalled. Brand Model Numbers Serial Numbers LG Electronics DLG0452W DLG1320W DLG2051W 001KW**00001 through 001KW**00090 911KW**00271 through 911KW**00630 001KW**00001 through 001KW**01518 002KW**00001 through 002KW**00450 911KW**00184 through 911KW**00561 912KW**00001 through 912KW**00090 001KW**00001 through 001KW**03150 002KW**00001 through 002KW**01620 911KW**00061 through 911KW**01860 912KW**00001 through 912KW**02520 Kenmore Elite® 796.90512900 796.90518900 796.91022900 796.91028900 796.91029900 796.92192900 796.92198900 796.92199900 001KW**00001~001KW**00180 911KW**00091~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00450 001KW**00001~001KW**00540 002KW**00001~002KW**00090 911KW**00001~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00360 002KW**00001~002KW**00042 911KW**00001~911KW**00315 912KW**00001~912KW**00540 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 002KW**00001~002KW**00090 911KW**00001~911KW**00171 912KW**00001~912KW**00539 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 911KW**00271~911KW**00402 912KW**00001~912KW**00450 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 911KW**00181~911KW**00542 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00360 911KW**00001~911KW**00440 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00084 911KW**00091~911KW**00361 912KW**00001~912KW**00270
Reason for Recall
The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
Remedy
Consumers should turn off the gas supply and stop using the dryers until repaired. LG brand owners who purchased their dryer at retailers other than Sears should contact LG customer service to arrange for a free gas valve replacement. Customers who purchased Kenmore or LG brand dryers from Sears should contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair to replace the gas valve. Some consumers have already been notified and have received the repair service.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea
- Units Affected
- About 21,000
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12251 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea |
| Units affected | About 21,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
LG Electronics and Sears' Kenmore Elite brand gas dryers come in the following colors: LG models in white; Kenmore Elite® in red, white and ginger (gold). Model and serial numbers can be found on a label fixed to the front of the dryer above the opened door, which can be viewed only when the dryer door is open. To confirm if your dryer is part of this recall, identify both model and serial numbers, since not all dryers with the listed models are recalled. Brand Model Numbers Serial Numbers LG Electronics DLG0452W DLG1320W DLG2051W 001KW**00001 through 001KW**00090 911KW**00271 through 911KW**00630 001KW**00001 through 001KW**01518 002KW**00001 through 002KW**00450 911KW**00184 through 911KW**00561 912KW**00001 through 912KW**00090 001KW**00001 through 001KW**03150 002KW**00001 through 002KW**01620 911KW**00061 through 911KW**01860 912KW**00001 through 912KW**02520 Kenmore Elite® 796.90512900 796.90518900 796.91022900 796.91028900 796.91029900 796.92192900 796.92198900 796.92199900 001KW**00001~001KW**00180 911KW**00091~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00450 001KW**00001~001KW**00540 002KW**00001~002KW**00090 911KW**00001~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00360 002KW**00001~002KW**00042 911KW**00001~911KW**00315 912KW**00001~912KW**00540 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 002KW**00001~002KW**00090 911KW**00001~911KW**00171 912KW**00001~912KW**00539 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 911KW**00271~911KW**00402 912KW**00001~912KW**00450 001KW**00001~001KW**00270 911KW**00181~911KW**00542 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00360 911KW**00001~911KW**00440 912KW**00001~912KW**00270 001KW**00001~001KW**00084 911KW**00091~911KW**00361 912KW**00001~912KW**00270. Recalled by LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea. Units affected: About 21,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should turn off the gas supply and stop using the dryers until repaired. LG brand owners who purchased their dryer at retailers other than Sears should contact LG customer service to arrange for a free gas valve replacement. Customers who purchased Kenmore or LG brand dryers from Sears should contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair to replace the gas valve. Some consumers have already been notified and have received the repair service.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12251.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (12251) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — wage + employment by occupation. bls.gov/oes
- BEA Regional Economic Accounts — GDP + personal income by state/metro. bea.gov/data/regional
- U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns — establishment + employment by industry. census.gov/cbp
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- data.gov — U.S. federal open-data portal — discovery layer for additional federal sources. data.gov
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