General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
Date of Recall
2004-08-26
CPSC Release Number
04-576
Manufactured In
United States and Mexico
Units
28,300
Manufacturer
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Sold 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.
Problem/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.
Injuries/Incidents
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:
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
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.
Is this a recall? Hotpoint® 5.0 Cu. Ft. Free-Standing Electric Range
RB525BCWH
28
Mar
Posted by Ed
3/28/14 6:45AM
I have two hotpoint stoves where one of them caught on fire and almost burn the house. I looked to see if this model is on recall but is not. RB757WB1WW , I still have more stoves with same model, How is the process to include this model on recall.
17
Feb
Posted by none
2/17/14 12:56PM
I have a hotpoint electric range 7 months old when i use the oven the range is to hot to touch and emits a smell that will not go away, i have to buy a new range because it not safe