LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 13073. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it. Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.
CPSC recall 13073 has the recall date 18 Dec 2012. The notice names the firm LG Electronics. The recall has about 457,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. CPSC gives the product type Washing Machines.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | LG has received at least 343 reports of washing machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor property damage. One minor injury has been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 457,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors. Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number ranges: Brand Model Serial Number Range LG WT5001CW 002KW******* through 111KW******* WT5101HV WT5101HW Kenmore Elite 29002 005KW******* through 111KW******* 29272 29278 The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating plate on the top back of the washing machine. |
| Product | Top-Loading Washing Machines, About 457,000, Washing Machines |
| Sold at | LG models were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Kmart, Sears and local retailers nationwide. Kenmore Elite models were sold at Kmart and Sears. All were sold from April 2010 to December 2012 for between $899 and $1,099. |
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea |
| Made in | South Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 457,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Washing Machines
- 1%
- 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 |
| 8 Nov 2012 | LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| 21 Aug 2012 | LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard |
| 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
- CPSC recall notice 13073The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13073. https://recallregister.com/product/1272-lg-recalls-top-loading-washing-machines-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 13073 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
LG has received at least 343 reports of washing machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor property damage. One minor injury has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
LG models were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Kmart, Sears and local retailers nationwide. Kenmore Elite models were sold at Kmart and Sears. All were sold from April 2010 to December 2012 for between $899 and $1,099.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13073?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13073?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 457,000