By AP
Frankfort, KY – Two Kentucky utility companies are suing the maker of an energy-saving thermostat, saying the devices are a fire hazard. LG&E and Kentucky Utilities installed at least 21,000 of the thermostats in homes and businesses around the state before getting notice that a similar device had been recalled because of the fire hazard. The utilities are seeking unspecified damages from the manufacturer, the Norcross, Georgia-based Comverge. The utilities say they weren't immediately notified of the recall, but later were assured the recalled items were different from their thermostats.