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LG is recalling electric ranges due to fire hazards.

LG Electronics, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, warns consumers that front-mounted knobs on electric ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.

Around 500,000 ranges sold over the last decade are included, impacting several makes and models.

CPSC has received at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs. The LG ranges have been involved in more than 28 fires. At least five fires caused extensive property damage totaling over $340,000. At least eight minor injuries have been reported, including burns, and there have been reports of three fires involving pet deaths.

Consumers should use the Control Lock/Lock Out function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use.

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