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Recall #04-576 · Published August 26, 2004

General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens

CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens

CPSC published a recall notice for General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens from General Electric on August 26, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.

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Recalled electric range
Recalled electric range
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

RB757BH/WH/CHRB536WH/CHRB526HRB525BH/HJBS27BH/WH/CH/SHJBS03BH/HJBS07HJBP21BH/WHABS300JJTP28B/W/S/CJKP28B/W/C
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: RB757BH/WH/CH, RB536WH/CH, RB526H, RB525BH/H, JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH, JBS03BH/H, JBS07H, JBP21BH/WH, ABS300J, JTP28B/W/S/C, JKP28B/W/C.

Why it was recalled

The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.

Product and sales details

Brand
General Electric
Manufacturer
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Recall number
04-576
Units
28,300
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide sold the ranges, from June 2004 through July 2004, for between $250 and $500, and the wall ovens, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $950 and $1500.

General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

Consumers should call the GE Recall Hotline at (800) 326-1076 anytime to see if their range or wall oven is included in this recall and arrange for the free repair.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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