SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260521-36099-2147318933. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: LG LTEL7337F (The product is an LG electric range, model LTEL7337F. It is a full-size kitchen appliance in stainless steel finish with a smooth cooktop and front-mounted control knobs used to operate the burners and oven functions. The control knobs are located on the front upper panel of the range. The appliance is installed in a standard residential kitchen and is used for everyday cooking, including boiling, frying, baking, and general meal preparation. The issue involves the front control knobs, which can be unintentionally activated from incidental body contact during normal movement in the kitchen.). Incident: I am reporting a safety concern involving an LG electric range, model LTEL7337F. The product involved is an electric kitchen range with front-mounted burner control knobs. During normal household kitchen use, the knobs can be unintentionally activated from incidental body contact. Simply brushing against a knob while standing near the appliance or moving in front of it may energize a burner without intentional operation. The range is being used in a normal residential household environment by adults performing ordinary kitchen activities. The issue occurs during normal movement around the appliance and does not require intentional force or misuse. My concern is that the burners may activate without the user realizing it, creating a potential fire and burn hazard. Although no physical injury or fire has occurred yet, there is a significant risk of injury, burns, or property damage if accidental activation occurs unnoticed or if combustible materials are nearby. I contacted LG Electronics regarding this concern and was informed that the warning sticker and Control Lock feature are the only remedies currently available. However, these measures do not physically prevent accidental activation of the knobs and rely on user behavior and memory rather th