Consumers warned to switch off potentially dangerous LG solar batteries immediately

On 10/10/2023, Product Safety Australia issued an update regarding Consumers warned to switch off potentially dangerous LG solar batteries immediately.

The ACCC has warned all households with a solar storage system to urgently check if the system has a recalled LG battery installed. If the battery has been recalled, consumers are advised to switch it off immediately and contact LG or SolaX to arrange remediation of the battery, which may include a free battery replacement or a software update, or a refund. The recall affects various brands, including LG, SolaX, Opal, Red Earth, Eguana, and VARTA. Consumers with affected batteries are urged to switch off and contact LG or SolaX for remediation options.