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Fire / OverheatingApril 8, 2009CPSC #09189

GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Microwaves
Units affected
28,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled J2B900 RangeRecalled J2B915 RangeLocation of Serial Tag
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