GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
CPSC Recall #09-189 — April 7, 2009
Product
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Description
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.BrandModel Number Begins With:Serial Number Begins With:GE ProfileJ2B900LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MFGE ProfileJ2B915MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG
Hazard
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Units Affected
About 28,000
Sold At
Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
Mexico