Updated 2026-10-15

Is LG a good brand?

Generally good

1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.

LG is a South Korean electronics company founded in 1947 and based in Seoul, selling TVs, appliances and computer accessories that Amazon owners rate highly. The CPSC lists 19 recalls, 1 in the last three years: electric ranges over fire risk.

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

Recalls in 3 years

1

Safety record: Some. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.3/5

3,891 reviews. Rates LG's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about LG

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I have been excited to get an LG TV for years, ever since their first OLED was previewed. Well I finally saved enough to get one, a C5, and now I am getting ads throughout my viewing experience. It is completely unnacceptable, I regret ever hooking it up to the internet at all.
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-14
I built a new house in 2019 and bought all new appliances through Home Depot. Bought a full home package for the laundry and kitchen, 6 of lg’s best most expensive appliances. Within 3 years all appliances failed, began to rust and literally rot internally and lg refused to repair or replace anything, even under warranty. We’ve replaced some of the appliances with similar lg appliances and they…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-12

LG recalls

  1. 2025
  2. 2025-02-06Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges. Front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. About 500,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  3. 2023
  4. 2023-01-12LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands. The TV can become unstable while on the assembled stand, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children and… Incidents: LG Electronics has received 22 reports of TV stand instability, resulting in 12 reports of tip-overs. About 52,000 (In addition, about 1,800 were sold in Canada and about 2,900 were sold in Mexico) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  5. 2022
  6. 2022-10-27LG Energy Solution "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries. The home solar panel batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received one report of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching fire, resulting in property damage. About 11,500 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  7. 2022-01-26Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems. The lithium-ion battery modules within the Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents: None reported About 245 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  8. 2021
  9. 2021-08-04LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries. The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury. About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.) units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  10. 2020
  11. 2020-12-16LG Chem "RESU 10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System. The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke. Incidents: The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. About 1,815 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  12. 2016
  13. 2016-12-16Portable Air Conditioners. The portable air conditioners can overheat, posing a risk of fire. Incidents: The firm has received four reports of fires that have caused $380,000 in property damage. About 466,000 (In addition, 36,000 were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  14. 2013
  15. 2013-07-17Dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: Sears has received seven additional incident reports of shorting and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including one incident with a severe burn to a… About 795,000 (previously recalled in August 2012) units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  16. 2012
  17. 2012-12-18Washing Machines. 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… Incidents: LG has received at least 343 reports of washing machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor property damage. About 457,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  18. 2012-11-08Ranges and Ovens. Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and… Incidents: LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing unexpectedly during use. About 161,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  19. 2012-08-21Gas Clothes Dryers. The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. Incidents: LG Electronics and Sears have received 141 consumer complaints about dryers continuing to heat after the drying cycle is complete. About 21,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  20. 2012-08-02Dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: The firm has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries. About 795,000 units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  21. 2011
  22. 2011-09-14Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property. Incidents: The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. About 98,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  23. 2010
  24. 2010-08-10Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: LG has received four additional reports of fires involving the recalled dehumidifiers, including one that resulted in significant damage to a home. About 98,000 (previously recalled in December 2009) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  25. 2009
  26. 2009-12-30Dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents: LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved… About 98,000 units. CPSC notice
  27. 2009-02-27Telephones, Cell Phones & Accessories. The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911. Incidents: The firm has received one report of a motorist in a disabled car who was able to dial 911, but the call was dropped because the network had difficulty… About 30,000 units. CPSC notice
  28. 2005
  29. 2005-06-29Refrigerators. A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. Incidents: LG Electronics has received 82 reports of incidents involving a condenser fan motor failure, due to a failed capacitor arcing and smoking. About 20,800 units. CPSC notice
  30. 2004
  31. 2004-12-05Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts. Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal. Incidents: LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. 196,788 units. CPSC notice
  32. 2001
  33. 2001-04-19Dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding… About 100,000 units. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming LG found in federal court records.

What to buy from LG

Best-rated LG products

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Original LG AKB75095307 Smart TV Remote Control for ALL LG LCD, LED, OLED Smart TVs (Batteries NOT Included)

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LG product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Parts & Accessories7Highly rated
Television & Video3Highly rated
Computers & Accessories8Well rated
Home Audio2Well rated

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

LG customer service and warranty

We have not verified LG's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes LG

Country
South Korea source
Founded
1947 source
Headquarters
Seoul source
Founders
Koo In-hwoi source
Made in (recalled products)
China (7 of 18 recalls), South Korea (5 of 18 recalls), Korea (4 of 18 recalls), Mexico (3 of 18 recalls), Canada (home energy system) (1 of 18 recalls), South Korea (lithium-ion battery module) (1 of 18 recalls)

FAQ

Is LG a good brand?

Generally good. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has LG had in the last 3 years?

1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Where is LG based?

Seoul.

When was LG founded?

1947.

Where is LG from?

LG is a company from South Korea, headquartered in Seoul.

Where are LG products made?

Recalled LG products listed by the CPSC were made in China (7 of 18 recalls), South Korea (5 of 18 recalls), Korea (4 of 18 recalls), Mexico (3 of 18 recalls), Canada (home energy system) (1 of 18 recalls), South Korea (lithium-ion battery module) (1 of 18 recalls).

Has LG had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 19 recalls for LG. The most recent, on 2025-02-06: LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard.

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