GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 09189 · announced April 8, 2009 · Ge Consumer & Industrial · 28,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves GE Profile 30" Freestanding Dual Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer. Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE Profile J2B900 LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF GE Profile J2B915 MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG
The hazard
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geappliances.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.