LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 21055. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 21055 has the recall date 16 Dec 2020. The notice names the firm 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.). The recall has about 1,815 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,815 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | LG Chem "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System, About 1,815 |
| Sold at | Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply, from January 2017 through March 2019 for about $8,000. |
| Importer | 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.) |
| Made in | Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,815Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls on the register that name 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.)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2021 | LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21055The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21055. https://recallregister.com/product/8971-lg-energy-solution-michigan-recalls-home-energy-storage-batteries-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21055 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply, from January 2017 through March 2019 for about $8,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21055?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21055?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,815