LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Recall #: 17055
Affected scope: About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners inc….

LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 16, 2016. Reason: The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contac…. Verify recall #17055 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire..

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agency class: December 16, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17055 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves three models of 7,000 and 8,000 BTU LG portable air conditioners including model numbers LP0711WNR, LP0813WNR, and LP0814WNR. The air conditioners are tan/white with the LG logo on the front. They measure about 30 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 14 inches deep and weigh 50 pounds. The model number is located on the product's left side panel.

Reason for recall

The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17055
Date reported	December 16, 2016
Date initiated	December 16, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an aut…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable air conditioners and contact LG to schedule a free repair at an authorized service center.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17055.

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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