CPSC recall · Reported August 26, 2004
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
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.
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. recalled The recall includes electric coil top freestanding ranges and wall ovens. The coil ranges….
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens was recalled by General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. in August 26, 2004. Reason: The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The applian…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repai…. Verify recall #04576 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. The applian….
- None
- agency class
- 28K units
- affected scope
- August 26, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04576 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04576 |
| Date reported | August 26, 2004 |
| Date initiated | August 26, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | 28,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
- Check the recall number (04576) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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