August 26, 2004  

 

GE Announces Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens

 

Name of product: General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens

Units: 28,300

Manufacturer: General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.

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.

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

Double Wall Ovens

Hotpoint Brand
RB757BH/WH/CH
RB536WH/CH
RB526H
RB525BH/H

General Electric Brand
JTP28B/W/S/C
JKP28B/W/C

General Electric Brand
JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH JBS03BH/H
JBS07H
JBP21BH/WH

Kenmore Brand
22-47722/4/9

Americana Brand
ABS300J

 

Kenmore Brand
22-91112/4
22-62781

 



Manufactured In: United States and Mexico

Sold By: 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.

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

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.