CPSC recall 09-046, announced November 18, 2008, covers GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens (about 244,000 units). The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. The notice cites 28 incident reports. Consumers should immediately inspect the oven to make sure they do not have an incorrectly re-attached wall oven door, which will not open into the flat position. Recall contact: call (888) 569-1588, or go to www.GEAppliances.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
For microwave combination ovens, the serial number can be found on the left interior wall of the microwave.
Which products are included?
This recall involves GE wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore®. The wall ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found inside the oven on the left interior wall. For microwave combination ovens, the serial number can be found on the left interior wall of the microwave. Brand Model Serial Number Begins With GE/Profile JCT915, JT912, JT915, JT952, JT955, JT965, JT980*, JTP20, JTP25, JTP28, JTP48, JTP50, JTP86 TD, VD, ZD AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF Monogram ZET3058, ZET938, ZET958 Kenmore (All model numbers start with 911) 4771, 4775, 4781, 4904, 4905, 4923* 2T, 2V, 2Z 3A, 3D, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3L, 3M, 3R, 3S, 3T, 3V, 3Z * Lower oven only
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
GE is aware of 28 incidents of minor property damage in which adjacent kitchen cabinets have been damaged. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect the oven to make sure they do not have an incorrectly re-attached wall oven door, which will not open into the flat position. If the wall oven door is incorrectly re-attached, consumers should not use the self-clean cycle and call GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use normal baking or broiling function in the oven until the oven is repaired.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves, Wall ovens
- Recall number
- 09-046
- Units
- About 244,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2002 through December 2004 for between $900 and $3,600.
GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 569-1588 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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