CPSC recall 09-189, announced April 8, 2009, covers GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges (about 28,000 units). The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 47 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 352-9764, or go to www.geappliances.com.
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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.
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
Which products are included?
This recall involves GE Profile 30" Freestanding Dual Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer. 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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- GE Profile Freestanding Dual Fuel
- Manufacturer
- GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- 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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