LG has issued a recall for 500,000 electric range ovens due to a significant fire hazard, where the front-mounted knobs can be inadvertently activated by pets or people. The CPSC has received reports of 86 unintended activations, resulting in over 28 fires, extensive property damage exceeding $340,000, and minor injuries. Owners are encouraged to request a free warning sticker and are advised to maintain vigilance with their oven use, given the peculiar nature of this risk. Unlike typical recalls, LG is not offering refunds but instead providing stickers as a precaution.
At least five fires caused extensive property damage totaling over $340,000. At least eight minor injuries have been reported, including burns, and there have been reports of three fires involving pet deaths.
Consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving home or going to bed.
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