CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GE-Announce-Recall-of-Ranges-and-Wall-Ovens |
| Title | CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/GE-range.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled electric range |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/wall-oven.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled double wall oven |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 28,300 |
| Recall I D | 2775 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-26T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 04576 |
| Manufacturers › Name | General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call the GE Recall Hotline at (800) 326-1076 anytime to see if their range or wall oven is included in this recall and arrange for the free repair. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |