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August 26, 2004 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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 |
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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 |