CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Ranges and Wall Ovens
CPSC recall 04576. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the appliances immediately and contact GE to schedule a repair at no charge.
CPSC recall 04576 has the recall date 26 Aug 2004. The notice names the firm General Electric Appliances. The recall has about 28,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 28,300 |
| 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 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 |
| Product | General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Americana brand freestanding electric ranges and double wall ovens, 28,300, Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Appliances Co |
| Made in | United States, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 28,300Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name General Electric Appliances
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2000 | CPSC and GE Announce Free Repair Supplement of Rebate Program for Recalled Dishwashers: Recalled Units Still Being Used, Creating Risk of Fire |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04576The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04576. https://recallregister.com/product/2775-cpsc-ge-announce-recall-of-ranges-and-wall-ovens/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04576 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been no incidents reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04576?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
28,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States, Mexico