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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2020-12-16

LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

LG Chem "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System

  • Brand LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.)

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

LG Energy Solution Michigan is recalling the LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage battery used in residential solar panel systems. The batteries can overheat, creating a fire hazard and potential emission of harmful smoke. The recalled batteries are wall-mounted units measuring 29.30 x 35.70 x 8.10 inches, weighing approximately 220 pounds, with serial numbers beginning with R15563P3SSEG located behind the access door.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement battery. The company, along with its distributors and installers, is also attempting to contact all owners directly to arrange modifications to reduce overheating risk while replacement batteries are being prepared.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors and its installers also are attempting to contact all owners directly to arrange for modifications to the recalled batteries to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries.

Details from the source

This recall involves the LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage battery that is installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled battery allows owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure 29.30 x 35.70 x 8.10 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG Chem logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3SSEG and is located behind the access door of the RESU 10H (Type-R) home battery.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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