FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9,
2009
Release #09-189
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835
CPSC Recall
Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE
Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel
Ranges
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: GE Consumer &
Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the
range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated
wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire
caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor
property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall
involves GE Profile 30” Freestanding Duel 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.
GE Profile
(Model Number begins with) J2B900 (Serial Number begins with)LD, MD, RD, SD, TD,
VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF
GE Profile (Model Number begins with)
J2B915 (Serial Number begins with)MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG,
LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG
Sold at: Department and appliance stores
nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and
$2,000.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can
continue to use the cooktop burners.
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 http://www.geappliances.com/
