February 18, 2009 
GE is recalling about 28,000 dual fuel Profile ranges. 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.
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 |
The ranges, made in Mexico, were sold at department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.
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 firms Web site at www.geappliances.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
