Affected batteries were supplied by residential solar energy storage system retailers, installers and distributors including: AGL Energy, Baywa, CSR, Energy Australia, Krannich Solar, MMEM, One Stop Warehouse, Rheem, Solar Juice, SolaX, Sonepar (as Solar Plus Solutions) and Supply Partners.
LG has recalled the batteries, but about 6400 have not yet been replaced, and the ACCC is concerned that these consumers may not be aware of the recall and the fire risk.
Since October 2019 there have been nine reported incidents involving these types of batteries in Australia resulting in property damage and one injury, and five incidents and one injury reported in the USA.
“We encourage consumers to urgently check if they have an LG, Solax or Opal solar energy storage battery which is included in the recall by LG”, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said.
“These batteries have already caused injury and fire damage to properties and could lead to serious injuries or death.”