The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09046·Announced 2008-11-18

GE Recalls Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

GE is recalling approximately 244,000 wall ovens because an incorrectly re-attached door may allow heat to escape during self-cleaning, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire and burn hazard with 28 reported incidents of property damage, meeting the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

GE Consumer & Industrial is recalling approximately 244,000 wall ovens sold under the GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram®, and Kenmore® brand names. The recall involves ovens sold in white, black, bisque, and stainless steel between October 2002 and December 2004. Specific model and serial numbers are listed in the official recall notice and can be found on the left interior wall of the oven or microwave.

The hazard exists if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by an installer or consumer. In this condition, the door will not open into the flat position, and extreme heat from the self-clean cycle can escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. GE is aware of 28 incidents of minor property damage involving adjacent kitchen cabinets, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately inspect their ovens to ensure the door opens into the flat position. If the door is incorrectly re-attached, consumers should not use the self-clean cycle and should contact GE for a free repair. Normal baking or broiling functions may be used until the repair is completed. For assistance, consumers can call GE toll-free at (888) 569-1588 or visit www.GEAppliances.com.

The recalled product

Product
GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Wall Ovens
Hazard
Affected units
244,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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