Recalls / 2009-04-08

GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

09189 · Recalled 2009-04-08 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges		About 28,000

Parties

Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial
Made in: Mexico
Sold at: Department, appliance from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1, 300, 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

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Source: CPSC recall 09189. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.