Recall #04-576 · Published August 26, 2004
General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double 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.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
- Brand
- General Electric
- Recall published
- August 26, 2004
- Units
- 28,300
- 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.