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CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2022

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.

Recall #
23705
Affected scope
About 11,500
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves LG Energy Solution Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that… - a moderate-severity action.

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Rec… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 27, 2022. Reason: The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.. Remedy: LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batterie…. Verify recall #23705 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke..

Moderate
severity level
October 27, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23705 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #23705) was formally reported on October 27, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 11,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. 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: LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batteries that are connected online. The diagnostic software updates are designed to monitor the recalled battery cell… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 11,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves LG Energy Solution Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3S and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.

Reason for recall

The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.

Remedy, what to do

LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batteries that are connected online. The diagnostic software updates are designed to monitor the recalled battery cells and shut down the battery if a fire risk is detected. If the battery shuts down, please contact LG Energy Solution Michigan for further instructions. Do not attempt to turn the battery on again. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers are contacting owners directly if their units are not connected online to arrange for a technician visit to manually update the diagnostic software.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 23705
Date reported October 27, 2022
Date initiated October 27, 2022
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 11,500
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

LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batteries that are connected online. The diagnos…

  • Check the recall number (23705) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves LG Energy Solution Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3S and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.. Units affected: About 11,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
What should consumers do?
LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for remote software updates to recalled batteries that are connected online. The diagnostic software updates are designed to monitor the recalled battery cells and shut down the battery if a fire risk is detected. If the battery shuts down, please contact LG Energy Solution Michigan for further instructions. Do not attempt to turn the battery on again. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers are contacting owners directly if their units are not connected online to arrange for a technician visit to manually update the diagnostic software.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23705.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (23705) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported October 27, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.