Approximately 500,000 LG electric ranges sold over the last decade have been recalled because of an increased fire risk caused by front-mounted knobs. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the ranges are linked to at least 28 fires, and 86 complaints have been filed in connection to the problem.

Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.

Appliance maker LG has issued a recall for 500,000 slide-in and freestanding electric ranges. The company said front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges c

Half a million electric ranges are being recalled after reports of the stoves accidentally turning on, causing fires and killing pets, officials said. LG is recalling about 500,000 stoves due to a fire hazard linked to front-mounted knobs,