Electric Ranges (GE) – Safety Modification (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens
Brand
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
General Electric Appliances Co., of Louisville, Ky. is recalling General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric r. The hazard is: The ranges and wall ovens have faulty wiring, which can melt and cause the oven to short circuit. Th. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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 Hotpoint Brand RB757BH/WH/CH RB536WH/CH RB526H RB525BH/H General Electric Brand JBS27BH/WH/CH/SH JBS03BH/H JBS07H JBP21BH/WH Americana Brand ABS300J Kenmore Brand 22-91112/4 22-62781 Double Wall Ovens Kenmore Brand 22-47722/4/9 General Electric Brand JTP28B/W/S/C JKP28B/W/C
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026