December 22, 2025 – An incident report has brought to light a significant safety concern regarding the LG LDE4413ST electric range, where control knobs are reported to be highly sensitive and prone to accidental activation. This issue, coupled with a malfunctioning burner indicator light, poses a serious risk of accidental burns and potential fires, particularly in homes with young children.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 3, 2025, a consumer filed an incident report concerning their LG LDE4413ST electric range. The user expressed alarm over the ease with which the stove’s control knobs can be inadvertently turned on with just a slight bump. This poses a heightened risk, especially given the presence of small grandchildren in the home. Compounding the issue, the report noted that the burner indicator light remains illuminated regardless of whether the burner is actively on or off, creating confusion and obscuring the operational status of the cooktop. The user described the situation as “scary” due to the potential hazards it presents.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights several critical safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most immediate danger is the risk of accidental burns. If a burner is inadvertently turned on, anyone, particularly children, could suffer severe thermal injuries from touching the hot surface or objects placed on it. Unattended active burners also present an extreme fire hazard, as nearby flammable materials such as dish towels, paper products, or even clothing can quickly ignite.
- Long-Term Risks: The constant potential for accidental activation creates ongoing anxiety for residents and necessitates constant vigilance. Repeated incidents could lead to significant property damage from fires, smoke, and heat, potentially rendering a kitchen unusable or requiring costly repairs.
- Who Might Be Affected: Households with young children, toddlers, or pets are at the highest risk, as these individuals are more likely to accidentally bump or interact with the stove knobs without understanding the danger. Elderly individuals or those with reduced mobility might also be slower to react to an accidentally activated burner, increasing their risk of injury. Any resident of the home is at risk of property damage due to a potential fire.
- Property Damage Potential: An unattended, accidentally activated burner can rapidly lead to a kitchen fire. This can result in extensive damage to the appliance itself, countertops, cabinets, walls, and the entire home, including smoke damage that can affect all parts of the property. The malfunctioning indicator light exacerbates this risk by failing to provide a clear visual warning.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an LG LDE4413ST electric range or a similar model and have concerns about knob sensitivity or indicator light malfunction:
- Immediate Steps to Take: Always ensure that all burner knobs are in the “off” position when not in use. Exercise extreme caution, especially when children or pets are in the kitchen area. If you observe that knobs are easily activated or indicator lights are faulty, consider temporarily disconnecting the range from its power source when not in active use, if safely possible.
- How to Check If They Own the Affected Product: Locate the model number of your electric range. This is typically found on a label inside the oven door frame, on the side of the oven cavity, inside the storage drawer, or on the back of the appliance. Verify if the model number matches LDE4413ST.
- Prevention Measures: For households with children, consider purchasing and installing child safety knob covers designed for stove controls. Alternatively, you may opt to remove the knobs when the stove is not in use and store them out of reach of children. Always maintain close supervision of children in the kitchen. Regularly inspect your range to ensure all burner indicator lights are functioning correctly and accurately reflect the burner’s status.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident or have concerns about the safety of your appliance, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. You should also contact LG Electronics, USA directly to inform them of your experience.
Manufacturer’s Response
On December 8, 2025, LG Electronics, USA provided the following response: “LG manufactures this electric range to meet or exceed all relevant standards including UL858. Our process not only rigorously tests to insure the quality of product leaving our factory, but we also carefully monitor how our products perform in use. LG takes very seriously the concerns of our customers and uses such feedback on an on-going basis to evaluate and improve our products. Consumers desiring more information about their electric ranges should either visit our web site at http://www.lg.com/us/index.jsp or call our toll free number: 1-800-243-0000.”
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.