LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12251. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should turn off the gas supply and stop using the dryers until repaired. LG brand owners who purchased their dryer at retailers other than Sears should contact LG customer service to arrange for a free gas valve replacement. Customers who purchased Kenmore or LG brand dryers from Sears should contact Transform for Kenmore branded products to schedule a free repair to replace the gas valve. Some consumers have already been notified and have received the repair service.
CPSC recall 12251 has the recall date 21 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm LG Electronics. The recall has about 21,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas Clothes Dryers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | LG Electronics and Sears have received 141 consumer complaints about dryers continuing to heat after the drying cycle is complete. There were three reports of minor burns to hands or arms. Burnt or scorched clothing was reported in more than 50 incidents. |
|---|---|
| Units | 21,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | LG Electronics and Sears' Kenmore Elite brand gas dryers come in the following colors: LG models in white; Kenmore Elite® in red, white and ginger (gold). Model and serial numbers can be found on a label fixed to the front of the dryer above the opened door, which can be viewed only when the dryer door is open. To confirm if your dryer is part of this recall, identify both model and serial numbers, since not all dryers with the listed models are recalled. Brand Model Numbers Serial Numbers LG Electronics DLG0452W DLG1320W DLG2051W 001KW**00001 through 001KW**00090 911KW**00271 through 911KW**00630 001KW**00001 through 001KW**01518 002KW**00001 through 002KW**00450 911KW**00184 through 911KW**00561 912KW**00001 through 912KW**00090 001KW**00001 through 001KW**03150 002KW**00001 through 002KW**01620 911KW**00061 through 911KW**01860 912KW**00001 through 912KW**02520 Kenmore Elite® 796.90512900 796.90518900 796.91022900 796.91028900 796.91029900 796.92192900 796.92198900 796.92199900 001KW**00001~001KW**00180 911KW**00091~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00450 001KW**00001~001KW**00540 002KW**00001~002KW**00090 911KW**00001~911KW**00450 912KW**00001~912KW**00270… |
| Product | LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite® Gas Dryers, About 21,000, Gas Clothes Dryers |
| Sold at | LG Electronics brand gas dryers were sold by various appliance stores, including Sears, nationwide from November 2009 through August 2010. Kenmore Elite® brand gas dryers were sold at Sears stores nationwide from November 2009 through August 2010. The approximate retail cost for the recalled… |
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea |
| Made in | South Korea |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Burn
- Category: Gas Clothes Dryers
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 21,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Gas Clothes Dryers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name LG Electronics
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard |
| 16 Dec 2016 | LG Electronics Recalls Portable Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard |
| 18 Dec 2012 | LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury |
| 8 Nov 2012 | LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| 29 Jun 2005 | CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators |
| 19 Apr 2001 | CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12251. https://recallregister.com/product/1117-lg-electronics-and-sears-recall-gas-dryers-for-repair-due-to-fire-haza/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12251 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
LG Electronics and Sears have received 141 consumer complaints about dryers continuing to heat after the drying cycle is complete. There were three reports of minor burns to hands or arms. Burnt or scorched clothing was reported in more than 50 incidents.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
LG Electronics brand gas dryers were sold by various appliance stores, including Sears, nationwide from November 2009 through August 2010. Kenmore Elite® brand gas dryers were sold at Sears stores nationwide from November 2009 through August 2010. The approximate retail cost for the recalled…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12251?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12251?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 21,000