CPSCGeneral Alert
GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: April 8, 2009Recall ID: 09189Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/GE-Recalls-Ranges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/25d153155fd842daa9f8659dc9506b55.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled J2B900 Range |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e580fcdeff844630a21aa4646c46e953.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled J2B915 Range |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a44c98793f8f403b8402c7273b81c93b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of Serial Tag |
| Hazards › Name | The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. |
| Products › Name | GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges |
| Products › Type | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products › Category I D | 2056 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 28,000 |
| Recall I D | 5193 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners. |
| Retailers › Name | Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-08T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 09189 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |