CPSCDecember 18, 2012consumer

LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury

The hazard

An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.

Brands named

lg electronicstoptop loading
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

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