By B.N. Frank
Lithium mining has come under
scrutiny due grave ecological and economic problems associated
with the practice.� Lithium battery fires have been an issue too
and another recall was announced earlier this week.
From the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Name of
product:
LG Chem “RESU 10H†Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage
System
Hazard:
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission
of harmful smoke.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall date:
December 16, 2020
Units:
About 1,815
Consumer Contact:
LG Energy Solution Michigan toll-free at 866-263-0301 from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or
online at www.lgessbattery.com/us and
click on “Battery Recall: Free Replacement Campaign†for more
information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves the LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage
battery that is installed as part of a residential energy solar
panel system. The recalled battery allows owners to capture and
store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted
and measure 29.30 x 35.70 x 8.10 inches. They weigh roughly 220
pounds. The LG Chem logo is located on the top left side of the
front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with
R15563P3SSEG and is located behind the access door of the RESU 10H
(Type-R) home battery.
Remedy:
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG
Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy
Solution Michigan, its distributors and its installers also are
attempting to contact all owners directly to arrange for
modifications to the recalled batteries to reduce the risk of
overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received five reports of fires resulting in minor
property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide,
including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED,
Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar
Supply, from January 2017 through March 2019 for about $8,000.
Importer(s):
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG
Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy
Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem
Ltd.).
Manufactured In:
Korea
Recall number:
21-055
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