A recall notice for ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries supplied by LG Energy Solution Australia Pty Ltd (formerly LG Chem Australia Pty Ltd as the batteries may overheat and catch on fire.
LG Energy Solution Australia Pty Ltd (formerly LG Chem Australia Pty Ltd) - ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries
PRA No.
2020/18529
Date published
25 Feb 2021
Product description
ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries:
Models:
RESU7H_Type R
RESU10
RESU10H Type-C
RESU10H_Type R
EM048063P3S4
EM048126P3S7
These ESS Home Batteries are installed as part of a residential energy solar system which allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. Each ESS Home Battery is marked with a unique serial number
The affected batteries are equipped with cells from specific production lots manufactured between March 2017 and September 2018
Identifying features
Other
See attached Serial number list
Serial number list.xlsx (14.35 KB)
What are the defects?
The batteries may overheat and catch on fire.
What are the hazards?
If the batteries overheat, there is an increased risk of fire which may result in an injury or death and/or property damage.
What should consumers do?
If you believe you have, or have installed, one of the ESS Home Battery models above please immediately contact LG Energy Solution Australia’s product department to arrange an inspection and (if applicable) a replacement of an affected ESS Home Battery free of charge.
LG Energy Solution is also implementing a remote software upgrade for a number of online affected RESU10H Type-R and RESU7H Type-R units to lower the maximum state of charge to 90% for the interim period prior to replacement. This software upgrade is only applicable to online units which have sufficient online connectivity to be able to receive the software upgrade.
Further information is available on the LG Energy Solution website: https://www.lgessbattery.com/au . Click on “Battery Recall: Free Replacement Campaign” for more information including guidelines on how to check your battery’s serial number.
For further information, please contact LG Energy Solution Australia’s product department by phone on 1300 677 273 or email at productau@lgensol.com .
Supplier
LG Energy Solution Australia Pty Ltd (formerly LG Chem Australia Pty Ltd)
Traders who sold this product
Baywa
CSR
Krannich Solar
One Stop warehouse
Rheem
Solar Juice
SolaX
Supply Partners
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
- 1 January 2017 - 31 December 2018
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (174.15 KB)
Responsible regulator
Energy Safe (VIC) is the responsible regulator for this recall.
