Safety regulator, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
Recall 04576 · Aug 26, 2004 · General Electric Appliances Co.
28,300
units affected
28,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04576
- Date
- Aug 26, 2004
- Company
- General Electric Appliances Co.
- Units affected
- 28,300
- Product
- General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes electric coil top freestanding ranges and wall ovens. The coil ranges are 30 inches wide with controls in the rear. The wall ovens include the 27- and 30-inch models, with the lower oven controlled by a knob and not self-clean. The upper oven is self-clean. The following models are included in this recall: Freestanding Coil Ranges Hotpoint Brand RB757BH/WH/CH RB536WH/CH RB526H RB525BH/H General Electric Brand JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH JBS03BH/H JBS07H JBP21BH/WH Americana Brand ABS300J Kenmore Brand 22-91112/4 22-62781 Double Wall Ovens Kenmore Brand 22-47722/4/9 General Electric Brand JTP28B/W/S/C JKP28B/W/C
What can happen
The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Appliance retail outlets and builder distributors nationwide sold the ranges, from June 2004 through July 2004, for between $250 and $500, and the wall ovens, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $950 and $1500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled general electric, hotpoint, kenmore, and americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens?
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The appliance can then stop working and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.