GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2009
Release #09-189 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 352-9764
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE Media Contact: (888) 240-2749

GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves GE Profile 30” Freestanding Duel Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer.
Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With:
GE Profile J2B900 LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF
GE Profile J2B915 MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG
Sold at: Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/dual_fuel_09/

 

 

   

3YR OLD HOUSE WITH STRUCTURAL ISSUES

I see some crazy things from time to time and I came across this house and I had to share with you what I saw and I am surprised the county did not catch this and or let it go. The floor joist and sill plate on an exterior wall was cut and altered by the heating contractor to allow for the duct work and gas pipe. The fix two 4×4 post on either side of the cut floor joist. The post were not properly attached and or anchored to the floor all it would take is a minor bump and it would cause the posts to dislodge and cause damage. We had a structural engineer evaluate the property and he was just as surprised as I was to see this kind of handy work. I won’t tell you what the repair cost to the seller was but lets just say it was a pretty penny.

Just Wanted to Let you Know

Thank You for all your help on Monday, I am feeling overwhelmed with the whole process of purchasing a new home but you made things simple for me to understand. Thank you for all the informative information.

Yvonne  Dover