CPSC recall 04-576, announced August 26, 2004, covers General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens (28,300 units). The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge. Recall contact: call (800) 326-1076.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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.
Which products are included?
The recall includes electric coil top freestanding ranges and wall ovens. The coil ranges are 30 inches wide with controls in the rear. The wall ovens include the 27- and 30-inch models, with the lower oven controlled by a knob and not self-clean. The upper oven is self-clean. The following models are included in this recall: Freestanding Coil Ranges Hotpoint Brand RB757BH/WH/CH RB536WH/CH RB526H RB525BH/H General Electric Brand JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH JBS03BH/H JBS07H JBP21BH/WH Americana Brand ABS300J Kenmore Brand 22-91112/4 22-62781 Double Wall Ovens Kenmore Brand 22-47722/4/9 General Electric Brand JTP28B/W/S/C JKP28B/W/C
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves, Wall ovens
- 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.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
