Health Canada has issued a recall for several LG free-standing electric ranges due to a fire risk associated with the front-mounted control knobs. These knobs, which manage the stovetop elements, can be accidentally activated by contact from people or pets, potentially causing a fire.
The recall, announced Wednesday, highlights the danger posed by this issue. As of February 12, Health Canada received eight reports of incidents in Canada, including two injuries: one minor burn and one minor cut.
More than 137,000 of these electric stoves were sold across Canada from 2016 to June 2024. The recalled models include LG electric ranges featuring five stovetop elements with front-mounted knobs positioned above the oven door.
Consumers can verify if their stove is affected by checking the model number inside the oven door or in the storage drawer at the bottom of the oven, then comparing it against the list in the recall advisory.
Warning Labels to Be Sent by LG
If your stove is part of the recall, you don’t need to dispose of it. The advisory instructs consumers to contact LG Electronics Canada Inc. immediately but reassures them they can continue using their stoves while awaiting further instructions.
Once the company is notified, affected customers will receive a free warning label and guidelines for placement.
“The label will remind users to activate the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the stove’s control panel to prevent the heating elements from being turned on unintentionally,” LG stated on its website. The company also recommended watching a tutorial video on how to use the control lock feature.
The recall affects similar LG models in the U.S. as well, with about 500,000 units sold between 2015 and January 2025. In the U.S., over 86 incidents of accidental activation have been reported, leading to at least eight injuries, five fires, and property damage totaling over $340,000 USD. Tragically, three of these fires resulted in the deaths of pets.
