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GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled April 8, 2009 · CPSC recall 09189 · GE

Recalled J2B900 RangeRecalled J2B915 RangeLocation of Serial Tag
Hazard
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Units
About 28,000
Incidents / injuries
GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.

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

What to do

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

Product
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Manufacturer(s)
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Retailers
Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Made in
Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →