LG Just Recalled This Major Appliance Due to a Fire Hazard

Half a million ovens have just been recalled because of a potentially deadly fire hazard—though the manufacturer is not handing out new ones. LG recalled about 500,000 Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges on February 6. The ovens, which are sold at stores like Costco and Best Buy, have front-mounted knobs that can be unintentionally turned on. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the knobs can be “activated by accidental contact by humans or pets.”

In response, LG is sending out warning stickers to put on the stove.

Why are the stoves recalled?

So far, the CPSC has received 86 reports about accidental knob activation on the LG ranges. More alarming, there have been 28 fires reported, with some of those fires leading to “extensive property damage.” Three fires killed pets. There were about eight reports of burns, which are being called minor injuries.

What stores sold the LG Electric Ranges?

This recall was announced on February 6, but the appliances have been sold for 10 years. From 2015 through January 2025, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores sold this specific range. It was also available for purchase at LG.com.

How do I know if my stove is part of the recall?

The recalled ranges were manufactured in Korea and Mexico. Open your oven door or the storage drawer under the oven to look for the serial and model numbers.

What do I do with my recalled stove?

Recalls usually include an offer of a full refund or a replacement product. That’s not what’s happening here. Instead, LG is offering a warning label to put on the stove.

If you have a recalled range and want a warning label, you can contact LG. The label will remind you to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range’s control panel. The locking mechanism prevents you from accidentally turning on the stove when you’re not cooking.

Per LG, customers should call 800-399-3265, email [email protected], or go to lgecares.com/rangerecall. Along with the sticker, LG has a video demonstrating how to use the Control Lock.

It’s always good practice to double check that your range’s knobs are in the off position once you’re done cooking. If you have this particular range, LG suggests checking the knobs before you go to bed and before leaving the house too.

No matter what type of stove you have, knowing how to put out a fire is key to kitchen safety.