CPSCDecember 5, 2007consumer

General Electric Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

The door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The lower thermal oven does not pose a hazard.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the microwave oven immediately. Consumers should contact GE regarding their GE/GE Profile micro-oven combo or Transform for Kenmore branded products for their Kenmore unit. GE is offering a free repair or rebate on a new product, a $300 rebate toward the purchase of a new GE brand unit, or a $600 rebate toward the purchase of a new GE Profile brand unit. Transform for Kenmore branded products is offering a free repair or $300 rebate toward the purchase of a new Kenmore brand unit. Consumers can continue using the lower thermal oven.

Brands named

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Read the official CPSC notice →

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