CPSCRecalled Aug 26, 2004 · #04576
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
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.
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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
Product details
- Product
- General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
- Type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Manufacturer
- General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
- Model numbers
- RB757BH/WH/CH, RB536WH/CH, RB526H, RB525BH/H, JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH, JBS03BH/H, JBS07H, JBP21BH/WH, ABS300J, 91112, 62781, 47722
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- United States, Mexico
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.