LG Washing Machine unbalanced-load drum loosening: official recall record & repair cost (2026)

A neutral summary of a documented recall affecting certain LG washing machine units — what the public record states, and what a related repair is Estimated to cost out of warranty. Reviewed July 2026.

What the public record documents

Documented issue

Unbalanced load can cause excessive shaking and the drum to come loose

Models / years affected

Three LG and three Kenmore Elite (LG-made) top-load models, manufactured Feb 2010 – Nov 2011

Status

Safety recall (official notice)

Official recall notice: CPSC — LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury
Secondary source: LG public notice

Repair-cost context Estimated

Out of warranty, a washing machine repair is typically an Estimated $80–$600 in the U.S., depending on the exact fault and your local labor costs. See the Washing Machine repair cost page for the full per-problem breakdown and a ZIP localizer.

Base: national per-appliance ranges (full sources on the linked appliance page) · localized by BLS OEWS metro wages (May 2025) + BEA RPP (2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated. Documented-failure facts: the public record cited above.

Related LG cost guides

• LG repair cost (all appliances)
• Washing Machine repair cost by problem

Estimated ranges are localized from national base ranges by a published formula — see the methodology for the exact math and named sources. Strictly informational: no booking, no lead-gen, no phone numbers.

Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.