LG vs TCL: which brand is more reliable?

Both are rated Generally good, and TCL has fewer CPSC recalls in the last 3 years than LG. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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LGTCL
VerdictGenerally goodGenerally good
CPSC recalls, last 3 years10
CPSC recalls, all years190
Most recent recall2025-02-06: LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire HazardNone on record
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)HighMedium
Product lawsuits on recordNone foundNone found
Company behind the brandLG Group (no parent company on record)TCL Technology (no parent company on record)
Trademark owner (USPTO)Not on recordTCL Technology Group Corporation (China)
Made in (recalled products)China 7, South Korea 5, Korea 4, Mexico 3, Canada (home energy system) 1, South Korea (lithium-ion battery module) 1 (of 18 recalls listing a country)No recall records
Customer serviceNot verified yet1-877-300-8837

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

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FAQ

Is LG better than TCL?

Both are rated Generally good, and TCL has fewer CPSC recalls in the last 3 years than LG.

Which has more recalls, LG or TCL?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 1 for LG and 0 for TCL; across all years, 19 and 0.

Are LG and TCL the same company?

No shared owner on record: LG trademark owner Not on record, TCL trademark owner TCL Technology Group Corporation (China).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

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