This guide covers GE range recall 2009 in detail to help you diagnose and resolve the issue.
GE Profile range recall 2009 — GE Consumer & Industrial, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recalled approximately 28,000 GE Profile 30-inch freestanding dual-fuel ranges due to a wiring defect that poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice Type | CPSC Recall |
| Severity | High |
| Brand | GE / Profile / Cafe / Hotpoint |
| Action Required | See details below |
Hazard Description
Wiring in the rear of the range can overheat during normal cooking operations, posing a fire and burn hazard. In the most serious confirmed incident, overheated wiring caused a fire that resulted in structural damage to the consumer’s home. The defect can manifest without warning, and the rear wiring location makes visual detection difficult before a fire starts.
Affected Models
This recall covers GE Profile 30-inch Freestanding Dual Fuel ranges. Affected units were sold at appliance retailers nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000. Contact GE at 1-800-432-2737 for the specific model and serial number list applicable to your range.
Units Affected
Approximately 28,000 dual-fuel ranges were included in this recall in the United States.
Incidents Reported
GE was aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. 1 fire caused structural damage to a home. There were also 14 reports of minor property damage from wiring fires contained within the range.
Ge Range Recall What to Do
- Stop using the range until you have confirmed whether your unit is included in the recall.
- Turn off the range at the circuit breaker and do not use it until the recall status of your specific model is confirmed.
- Check the model and serial number on the label inside the oven door frame or on the back panel of the range.
- Contact GE Appliances toll-free at 1-800-432-2737 to verify your model and schedule the free repair service.
- Do not attempt DIY wiring repairs — the overheating rear wiring requires professional service from GE’s authorized technicians.
Urgency: HIGH. Thirty-three wiring fires were confirmed before this recall — including one that caused structural home damage. If you own a GE Profile dual-fuel range manufactured between 2002 and 2005, verify your model number immediately and contact GE to schedule the no-cost repair.
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