Ranges recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Ranges recalled?
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
- Company
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 28,000
- Sold at
- Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
- Recall date
- April 8, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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