GE · Recalled
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 28,000
- Reports
- 47
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1,300–$2,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Incident log
GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 08 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
