‘Proposed Recall Notice’ Issued for LG Lithium Batteries Over Fire Risk Concerns

Australians have been asked to check their solar energy storage systems for unsafe LG solar batteries following a spate of fires. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has issued a proposed recall notice for LG lithium-ion batteries used in solar energy systems. The documents note LG batteries are “large and heavy lithium-ion batteries” that form a part of the residential solar energy system, allowing the capture and storage of energy from solar panels. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the recall issue was issued by Mr. Jones following a recommendation from the ACCC. The notice says the impacted LG batteries may overheat and catch fire, and were supplied to 22 Australian distributors for supply to customers....