January 22, 2026 – A recent incident report highlights a critical safety concern with the LG LSEL6335FE electric slide-in range. A surface burner on the appliance reportedly remained active despite its control knob being in the “OFF” position, creating a significant fire and burn hazard. The user was unable to shut off the burner via its controls, necessitating the disconnection of power to the appliance to prevent injury or property damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident, but the clear risk of fire and burns underscores the serious nature of the malfunction.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On January 3, 2026, an incident was reported concerning an LG LSEL6335FE electric slide-in range. The user discovered a severe malfunction where one of the appliance’s surface burners would not shut off. Despite the control knob being turned to the “OFF” position, the burner continued to operate. Repeated attempts to turn the knob had no effect on the burner’s status. Recognizing the immediate and severe danger this presented, the user promptly disconnected the power supply to the entire appliance to avert potential injury or property damage. While no physical injuries were sustained in this specific incident, the uncontrolled operation of a heating element presented a direct and alarming risk of fire and burns to anyone in the vicinity or to the property itself.
Safety Concerns
This type of malfunction presents a range of serious safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: An uncontrolled hot burner poses an immediate and severe risk of contact burns to anyone who might accidentally touch it, including adults, children, and pets. Furthermore, it creates a significant fire hazard. Flammable materials commonly found in kitchens, such as towels, paper products, packaging, or even cooking oils, could easily ignite if left near or on the continuously active burner. The inability to shut off the heat source through normal controls means the appliance is essentially out of control, leading to an unpredictable and dangerous situation.
- Long-term Risks: If this is a systemic issue, it could recur in other units of the same model, increasing the cumulative risk over time. An unresolved malfunction of this nature could lead to repeated dangerous situations, elevating the overall risk profile of the product. The most catastrophic long-term risk is a house fire, which can result in extensive property damage, significant financial loss, or even loss of life.
- Who might be affected: Anyone operating or near the range is at risk. This includes primary users, other household members, guests, and especially vulnerable individuals such as young children who might not understand the danger or respond appropriately to an unexpected hot surface, or elderly individuals who may have slower reaction times. Pets are also at risk if they come into contact with the hot surface.
- Property damage potential: The most significant property damage potential is a kitchen fire that could rapidly spread throughout a home. This could lead to the destruction of the kitchen, severe structural damage to the residence, and loss of personal belongings, resulting in substantial financial and emotional distress.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own an LG LSEL6335FE electric range or any similar electric range should take these steps to ensure their safety:
- Immediate Steps: If you discover that a surface burner on your electric range remains ON despite the control knob being in the OFF position, immediately cut power to the appliance. The safest way to do this is to trip the corresponding circuit breaker in your home’s electrical panel. Do NOT attempt to use the range until it has been professionally inspected and repaired by a qualified appliance technician.
- How to check if they own the affected product: Locate the model number of your LG electric slide-in range. The model number (LSEL6335FE) is typically found on a label located around the oven door frame, on the side panel of the oven cavity, or on the back of the appliance.
- Prevention measures: Always supervise your cooking when burners are in use. Keep all flammable items, such as dish towels, paper products, and plastic utensils, well away from the stovetop. Regularly inspect your appliance’s control knobs to ensure they operate smoothly and turn off burners completely.
- Reporting procedures: If you experience a similar incident with your LG LSEL6335FE range or any other appliance, report it directly to LG Electronics customer service. Additionally, it is crucial to file a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at saferproducts.gov. These reports are vital for identifying potential hazards and prompting further investigation or action.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of January 7, 2026, LG Electronics, USA provided the following statement regarding the incident: “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.” This response highlights LG’s adherence to safety standards and their process for quality control and continuous product improvement based on customer feedback.
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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.