SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260615-D4B00-2147316699. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Product: LG LTW4815ST (LG 7.3 cu ft Electric Double Range (Model LTW4815ST)). Incident: Product Type: Electric Range / Stove Brand: LG Model: LTE4815ST Serial Number: 005KMFEOM299# Date Purchased: December 1, 2020 Description of the Hazard The LG 7.3 cu ft Electric Double Range (Model LTE4815ST) presents a serious and ongoing fire hazard due to extremely sensitive burner knobs. The burners turn on with the slightest accidental contact, including: Brushing against the knobs while walking by Leaning over the stove to reach cabinets Carrying groceries past the stove Cooking and accidentally bumping the knobs, which changes the heat level without noticing Cleaning the stove surface The knobs require almost no pressure to activate or change burner settings. There is no safety lock, no resistance, and no audible alert when a burner turns on or changes temperature. This has resulted in multiple dangerous incidents, including an actual fire. Documented Fire & NearFire Incidents 1. Cookbook Fire (Actual Fire Event) One of my cookbooks caught on fire after a burner turned on when the knob was accidentally bumped. I still have the burned cookbook as physical evidence. This was not a minor incident the burner ignited the book, and I had to extinguish it immediately to prevent the fire from spreading. 2. Grocery Bag Melting Incident While carrying groceries into the kitchen, my son brushed against one of the knobs. The burner turned on instantly, and the plastic grocery bag began melting. We only caught it because we smelled the melting plastic and turned the burner off quickly. This could have easily escalated into a fire. 3. Cooking Temperature Changes Without Touching t