January 6, 2026 – An incident report details a concerning malfunction involving an LG LRE3061BD electric range, where a burner reportedly activated on its own, raising significant fire safety concerns. The consumer involved has ceased using the appliance and expressed strong belief that the range poses a fire hazard.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On July 28, 2025, a consumer reported a serious incident involving their LG LRE3061BD glass top electric range. The caller stated that they witnessed the rear left burner of the appliance spontaneously turn on and off by itself for a few seconds. During this malfunction, the range also emitted a beep, and the burner displayed an orange flame. Alarmingly, the consumer reported that the same incident occurred again the very next day.
Following these incidents, the consumer promptly contacted LG Electronics, USA, the manufacturer. However, they were informed that their specific model, the LRE3061BD, was not included in any current recall. Out of concern for their safety and to prevent a potential house fire, the consumer took immediate action by turning off the breaker supplying power to the range and has completely stopped using the appliance. The caller expressed frustration, noting that they are currently without a stove and feel the manufacturer is reluctant to provide adequate assistance, despite their conviction that the range presents a clear fire hazard and should be recalled.
Safety Concerns
The spontaneous activation of an electric range burner, as reported with the LG LRE3061BD, presents a severe and immediate safety risk.
- Immediate Dangers: An unattended burner turning on unexpectedly can quickly lead to combustible materials, such as dish towels, paper products, or even clothing, catching fire. This poses an imminent threat of house fires, property damage, severe burns, and smoke inhalation injuries to anyone nearby. The orange flame reported also suggests an abnormal heating condition.
- Long-Term Risks: The intermittent nature of the malfunction, as it occurred on consecutive days, indicates a potential underlying electrical or control system defect that could recur unpredictably. Even when the range is seemingly off, the risk of a spontaneous activation persists, creating a constant state of hazard within the home.
- Who Might Be Affected: All occupants of the household, especially children and pets, are at risk. An unexpected burner activation could lead to accidental contact, burns, or the rapid spread of fire before residents can react.
- Property Damage Potential: A kitchen fire originating from an appliance can spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to the kitchen structure, surrounding areas, and potentially engulfing the entire home.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an LG LRE3061BD electric range or any similar appliance exhibiting unusual behavior, take these steps immediately:
- Immediate Steps: If your range shows signs of spontaneous activation, unexplained beeping, or unusual burner activity, immediately turn off the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Do not attempt to use the range further.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you own the LG LRE3061BD model by checking the model number usually located on a label around the oven door frame, behind the bottom drawer, or on the back of the unit.
- Prevention Measures: Ensure that no flammable materials (e.g., dishcloths, paper towels, food packaging) are left on or near the stovetop when the range is not in active use. If you suspect a defect, discontinue use and disconnect power.
- Reporting Procedures: Contact the manufacturer, LG Electronics, USA, to report your specific issue. Additionally, it is crucial to report all product safety incidents to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps identify hazardous products and contributes to potential recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
On December 17, 2025, LG Electronics, USA provided the following statement: “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.