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Product Recall Number: 04-576

Why was General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens recalled?

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.

General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
Here's product recall specific data for General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-576

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-08-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. is voluntarily recalling 28,300 General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens. 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.Name of product: General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovensUnits: 28,300Manufacturer: 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 RangesDouble Wall OvensHotpoint BrandRB757BH/WH/CHRB536WH/CHRB526HRB525BH/HGeneral Electric BrandJTP28B/W/S/CJKP28B/W/CGeneral Electric BrandJBS27BH/WH/CH/SH JBS03BH/HJBS07HJBP21BH/WHKenmore Brand22-47722/4/9Americana BrandABS300J Kenmore Brand22-91112/422-62781 Manufactured In: United States and MexicoSold 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 28300

  • Incidents: None Listed

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

  • Sold At: There have been no incidents reported.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States and Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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