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CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens

Reported: August 26, 2004 Initiated: August 26, 2004 #04576

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

Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.

Details

Units Affected
28,300
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GE-Announce-Recall-of-Ranges-and-Wall-Ovens

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.. Units affected: 28,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 26, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04576.

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