Recall #09-189 · Published April 8, 2009

GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges

GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges from GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel on April 8, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.

Recalled J2B900 Range
Recalled J2B900 Range
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Additional identifying details

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

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall number
09-189
Units
About 28,000
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

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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