| WASHINGTON -- General Electric is recalling approximately 92,000 Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire 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.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
GE is aware of 35 incidents of minor property damage and one incident in which a fire damaged adjacent kitchen cabinets. No injuries have been reported.
For a list of affected model numbers and a photo, go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08110.html
For additional information on GE /Profile units, contact General Electric toll-free at (888)-240-2745 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.
For additional information on Kenmore units, contact Sears toll-free at (888) 679-0282 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
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