Recent events
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2021
LG appoints William Cho as CEO
LG announced that William Cho had been appointed the company’s new chief executive officer, effective December 1.
2021
LG announces holiday promotional bundles
LG Electronics USA announced two limited-time promotions offering complimentary LG TONE Free earbuds and, in one offer, an LG XBOOM Go PL5 speaker with qualifying LG TV or audio purchases. The promotions run through December 5, 2021.
2021
GM and LG agree on Bolt EV recall costs
General Motors said it reached an agreement with LG, LG Chem's parent, on Bolt EV recall costs; LG agreed to pay GM up to $1.9 billion.
2021
LG named Australia's Best TV Brand for 2021
LG said it received the Best TV Brand 2021 title from Australian consumer magazine CHOICE for the sixth consecutive year.
2021
TikTok launches app for LG smart TVs
TikTok launched an app for LG's 2020 and 2021 smart TVs in the UK, France and Germany.
2021
LG announces six months of HBO Max with qualifying TV purchases
LG Electronics USA announced a limited-time promotion offering the first six months of the HBO Max Ad-Free plan with the purchase of qualifying 2021 LG OLED and LG QNED MiniLED TVs from LG-authorized retailers or LG.com, through November 12, 2021.
2021
Amazon Great India Festival washing-machine discounts
The Amazon Great India Festival Sale offered washing machines from multiple brands at discounts of up to 50%.
2021
LG Extreme Home Cinema launch
LG announced and launched its Extreme Home Cinema, a 325-inch home TV available in 2K, 4K and 8K configurations.
2021
Abans launches Pivithuru Husmak initiative with AC donation
Abans launched its ‘Pivithuru Husmak – Saukkyarakshitha Hetak’ initiative by donating LG Anti-Virus Dual Cool Inverter Air Conditioners to the Meethotamulla Intermediate Care Centre, which operates under the National Hospital of Colombo, to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka.
2021
GM expands Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery-fire recall
GM said it would conduct a recall covering 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and 2022 Bolt EUVs after GM and LG identified two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires. GM said it would replace defective battery modules and gave customers interim charging and parking instructions.
2021
GM expands Chevrolet Bolt recall over fire risk
General Motors expanded its recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over a high-voltage battery fire risk. The expanded recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
2021
LG introduces 6 Motion DD washing machine technology
LG introduced its 6 Motion DD Technology washing machine, featuring multiple drum motions for cleaning and fabric care.
2021
LG announces U.S. availability of TONE Free FP8 earbuds
LG Electronics USA announced U.S. pricing and availability of the TONE Free FP8 wireless earbuds, which were available immediately at LG.com and authorized retailers for a suggested price of $179.99.
2021
LG introduces Tone Free DFP8W wireless earbuds
LG introduced its Tone Free DFP8W true wireless earbuds, which support active noise cancellation.
2021
LG rolls out 4K 120Hz Dolby Vision gaming update for select OLED TVs
LG began rolling out firmware version 03.15.27, which enables Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz on its 2021 C1 and G1 OLED TV models. The update also introduces Game Dashboard.
2021
LG expected to launch an affordable 5G smartphone later in the year
A report said LG was expected to launch an affordable 5G smartphone later that year; the source does not provide a publication date or confirm that the launch occurred.
2021
LG unveils new logo designs
LG shared seven new designs based on its existing logo, adding versatile animated touches while maintaining the original look. The designs are intended for initial use on business cards.
2021
LG ends mobile phone and tablet production
LG ended production of mobile phones and tablets on May 31, 2021, according to the report.
2021
LG factory halts smartphone production
A report said LG's factory had begun halting production of smartphones and computers; the source does not provide a publication date to resolve its reference to “today.”
2021
LG plans to shift its Vietnam factory to appliance production
LG said its Vietnam factory would shift to producing home appliances; the report says some capacity had already transitioned and remaining phone-line workers were to be reassigned by the end of July.