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4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 25, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 4reports to CPSC
  • Jun 25, 2019the latest report was made
  • Jul 5, 2011the earliest
  • 4with the company’s comments
Brand
Goldstar
Maker
LG Electronics, USAMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Microwave ovensCPSC’s product type: Microwave Ovens (code 264), in Kitchen: Appliances

By month

1 report from July 2018 to June 2019; the most in June 2019, 1. 3 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
June 20191
October 20121
November 20111
July 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jun 25, 2019, sent to the company Jul 26, 2019, published by CPSC Aug 9, 2019

    The product, in the report: Black Goldstar Microwave Oven

    Responded to a fire alarm activation, subjects on scene reported that the microwave started smoking while not in use. Last time the microwave was used was approximately 45 minutes prior to it smoking. No injuries, Concern is this happening when no one is around to notice it smoking.

    Model
    Microwave oven (Household)
    Serial number
    009TA 12917
    Where
    Potsdam, New York: Other
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Goldstar, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Oct 2, 2012, sent to the company Nov 14, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 29, 2012

    The product, in the report: Glass dish for a 1994 Goldstar 800 watt Model MA-870MW microwave oven

    We have a 1994 Goldstar 800 watt Model MA-870MW microwave oven. When cooking, the glass plate that came with the microwave oven shattered. Consumer Reports reported that [REDACTED] changed its formulation in the 1990’s and that the glassware Is no longer shatterproof. Can you help me get a new plate? And get one that will not shatter? Thank you

    Model
    Model MA-870MW
    Bought
    Jan 1, 1994, about then
    Where
    East Hanover, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Goldstar, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Nov 28, 2011, sent to the company Dec 6, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2011

    The product, in the report: Goldstar Microwave W 29.75”s, H16.25”, D15” Under cabinent design

    MIcrowave caught fire above the control panel behind vent. I could see a small flame through the vent. Had strong electrical burning smell. Immediately stop microwave and unplugged the unit. Fire subsided. Microwave is approximately 3 years old.

    Model
    MV1610ST
    Serial number
    703TAHQ01201
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Kentucky
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2008, about then
    Where
    Louisville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Goldstar, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jul 5, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Goldstar over the range microwave

    While cooking in our over the range microwave for approximately 15 minutes the fan above the range turned on randomly. I thought I accidentally touched the button so I tried shutting it off. The fan would not shut off. I let it go for about 5 more minutes. I was done cooking but the fan was still running. I went to unplug it so as to make the fan shut off and the plug was quite hot to the touch. About 15 minutes later I plugged the microwave back in and immediately the fan turned on. I didn’t feel safe to keep the microwave plugged in (because of the warmth of the cord) so I left it unplugged. I called the manufacturer (Goldstar/LG). The gentleman, [REDACTED] (badge no 1215) started off very nice. However after he found out that the microwave was manufactured March of 2002 all he had to offer was a technician to come out that I would have to pay for. He told me that, although it may be a manufacturer’s defect, they only warranty for 1 year. I feel this would have very bad consequences if I were to leave our microwave plugged in. We can now only have it plugged in when we are using it (as long as it is quick). We will not use it freely anymore. [REDACTED] did not care. He did not care that this could have caused a fire in my house with my family. He just wanted to charge me for a service call. This microwave was in the remodeled kitchen of the house we purchased in 2004.

    Model
    MV-1515B
    Serial number
    203KM04731
    Bought from
    unknown
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Goldstar, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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