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GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsApr 8, 2009
Recalled J2B900 Range
Recalled J2B900 Range
Recalled J2B915 Range
Recalled J2B915 Range
Location of Serial Tag
Location of Serial Tag

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.

Incidents & injuries

GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire.

Product 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. 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

Sold on

Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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