The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09189·Announced 2009-04-08

GE Recalls Profile Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

GE is recalling about 28,000 Profile freestanding dual fuel ranges because rear wiring can overheat, 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 structural defect causing fire and burn hazards, with 33 reported instances of wiring catching fire, meeting the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

GE Consumer & Industrial is recalling approximately 28,000 GE Profile 30-inch Freestanding Dual Fuel ranges. The affected models include the J2B900 and J2B915, which were sold in white, black, bisque, and stainless steel. These ranges were sold at department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

The recall is due to a defect where the wiring in the rear of the range can overheat. This overheating poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports where the wiring caught fire.

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven portion of the range and contact GE for a free repair. The cooktop burners may continue to be used. Consumers can find the model and serial numbers on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer. For more information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 or visit www.geappliances.com.

The recalled product

Product
GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
28,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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