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  • LG Trade Practices Compliance Policy
  • Consumer Complaints Procedures
  • Notice to Recall

LG Electronics Australia Trade Practices Compliance Policy

LG Electronics Australia Pty Limited (LGEAP) is committed to observing all laws, regulations, codes and organisational standards application to the operation of its business in Australia, including the provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (the TPA).

As part of this commitment, LGEAP maintains a comprehensive trade practices compliance program. This program includes the appointment of a qualified and experiences Trade Practices Compliance Manager, provision of ongoing training and support to all LGEAP staff as to their obligations under the TPA and the impact of the TPA on their individual areas of responsibility. LGEAP also maintains an effective complaints handling process.

All LGEAP employees must maintain a good working knowledge of the TPA and uphold the LGEAP policy of compliance with its requirements. It is the responsibility of all employees to guard against a contravention. A contravention cannot be justified by reason of ignorance, good intentions or a failure to seek advice.

Contraventions of LGEAP’s policy of trade practices compliance by employees will be regarded with the utmost seriousness and may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. In addition, substantial individual penalties can be incurred for breaches of the TPA. LGEAP will not indemnify employees in respect of such penalties.

If you have a concern about an LG product or LGEAP’s compliance with the law, please contact us on 1300 LG CARE (1300 54 2273).

Customer Complaints Procedure

Your rights and responsibilities when submitting a complaint

LG sees every customer complaint as an opportunity to maintain confidence in its products and services. Listed below is what you can expect to occur if you make a complaint.

• If our products or services have not met your expectations or if you have a concern with LG, we would like you to tell us. You can telephone, email or write to us using the contact details on this website. The telephone number is 1300 LG CARE (1300 54 2273). Complaints received by email or letter may be initially responded to by telephone.

• We aim to resolve all complaints in a positive and expedient manner. LG will try to resolve your complaint at the point of first contact. However this might not always be possible.

• Where the issues are complex, additional time may be required to allow LG to conduct proper enquiries. Where this is necessary, you will be kept informed of the progress of the investigation and the expected timeframe for completion.

• Your LG Customer Service Representative will always provide you with his or her name. You can ask for your complaint to be escalated to a more senior person if your complaint cannot be resolved. That person will review your complaint and discuss the matter with you.

• If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may wish to contact the Office of Fair Trading or similar government office in your State or Territory.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY RECALL – JULY 2008

LG Electronics Australia Pty Limited is voluntarily selected microwave ovens.

These products are being recalled due to the possibility of an electrical short circuit, which in extreme cases may result in an electric shock to the user.

Please refer to the serial range below for affected models:

Microwaves

Model numbers: MS-2346VR, MS2347GR
Serial number range: Serial numbers commencing 708 to 802
Manufactured: August 2007 to February 2008

Although the risk is low, customers are recommended to immediately cease use of the product.

WHAT TO DO

Customers with these affected products are requested to contact the Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday to arrange for the product to be taken to an Authorised Service Centre for inspection and repair at no charge. Prior to calling, customers are asked to record their model and serial numbers to provide to LG’s Customer Information Line.

For further information contact the LG Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 or visit www.lge.com/au/general/legal.jsp
LG Electronics apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers.

See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian Product Recall Information.

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL – JUNE 2008

LG Electronics Australia Pty Limited is voluntarily selected dishwashers.

These products are being recalled due to the possibility of a fault with the solder joints on the circuit boards, which could overheat and in extreme case RESULT IN FIRE. Please refer to the serial range below for affected models:

DISHWASHERS

Model numbers LD-14AW2, LD-14AT2, LD-4050W
Serial number range Serial numbers commencing 307 to 312
Manufactured
July 2003 to December 2003

Although the risk is low, customers are recommended not to use the appliances unattended.

WHAT TO DO

Customers with these affected products are requested to contact the Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 to arrange an appointment. LG service representatives will visit the Customer to replace the circuit board at no charge. Prior to calling, customers are asked to record their model and serial numbers to provide to LG’s Customer Information Line.

Please note that in September 2005 LG recalled the same models with serial numbers commencing 111 to 306. If you contact LG following the 2005 recall, and had your machine replaced, no further action is required. If you do not contact LG following that recall, you should do so now.

For further information contact the LG Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 or visit www.lge.com/au/general/legal.jsp
LG Electronics apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers.

See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian Product Recall Information.

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL – 2007

LG Electronics Australia Pty Limited, in consultation with the Office of Fair Trading, is voluntarily recalling selected dishwashers and a washing machine.

These products are being voluntarily recalled as there is the remote possibility of solder joints in a batch of circuit boards within the serial number range below to overheat and in extreme cases may RESULT IN FIRE.

Dishwashers

Model Numbers LD-12ASI, LD-12AW2, LD-14AW1, LD-14AT1, LD-14AW2, LD-14AT2, LD-4050W
Serial number range
111KW00001 to 306KW99999
Manufactured
November 2001 to June 2003

Washing Machine

Model Numbers
WD-8013F
Serial number range
204KW00001 to 306KW99999
Manufactured
April 2002 to June 2003

WHAT TO DO

Customers with these affected products are requested to contact the Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 to arrange an appointment. LG service representatives will visit the Customer to replace the circuit board at no charge. Prior to calling, customers are asked to record their model and serial numbers to provide to LG’s Customer Information Line.

Please note that in September 2005 LG recalled the same models with serial numbers commencing 111 to 306. If you contact LG following the 2005 recall, and had your machine replaced, no further action is required. If you do not contact LG following that recall, you should do so now.

For further information contact the LG Customer Information Line on 1800 506 154 or visit www.lge.com/au/general/legal.jsp#
LG Electronics apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers.

See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian Product Recall Information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – LG WD-1018C WASHING MACHINES

LG Australia has become aware that the control software of the initial production run of the WD-1018C washing machine applies European settings which causes these machines to run a shorter wash cycle, but use more water than LG Australian settings. This does not affect the washing performance.

LG Australia has commenced a program to upgrade the control software in all affected machines. If you own an LG WD-1018C washing machine please note the serial number & contact LG at the address below or call 1800 506 154 or by email wmrework@lge.com.au to arrange for your machine to be upgraded if necessary. This work will be paid for by LG Australia.

Washing Machine Software Upgrade
LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 212, Horsley Park NSW 2175