CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-26). Hazards: electric shock. About 28,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04576 |
| Published | 2004-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-22 |
| Product category | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products | General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens |
| Firm named in the title | GE |
| Firms | General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 28,300 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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