Product Recall Information

• What model numbers are included in the recall?

  Brand	Model Number begins with:	Serial Number begins with:
  GE and GE Profile	JTP85B0A2BB, JTP85B0A3BB, JTP85B0A4BB, JTP85B0A5BB, JTP85B0D1BB JTP85W0A2WW, JTP85W0A3WW, JTP85W0A4WW, JTP85W0A5WW, JTP85W0D1WW JTP86B0F1BB, JTP86C0F1CC, JTP86S0F1SS, JTP86W0F1WW JTP95B0A2BB, JTP95B0A3BB, JTP95B0A4BB, JTP95B0A5BB, JTP95B0D1BB JTP95W0A2WW, JTP95W0A3WW, JTP95W0A4WW, JTP95W0A5WW, JTP95W0D1WW JKP85B0A3BB, JKP85B0D1BB, JKP85W0A3WW, JKP85W0D1WW JKP86B0F1BB, JKP86C0F1CC, JKP86S0F1SS, JKP86W0F1WW JT965B0F1BB, JT965C0F1CC, JT965S0F1SS, JT965W0F1WW	AA, AD, AF, AZ, DA, DD, DF, DZ, FA, FD, FF, FZ, GA, GD, GF, GZ, HA, HD, HF, HZ, LA, LD, LF, LZ, MA, MD, MF, MZ, RA, RD, RF, RZ, SA, SD, SF, SZ, TA, TD, TF, TZ, VA, VD, VF, VZ, ZA, ZD, ZF, ZZ
  Kenmore	911.41485991, 911.41485992, 911.41485993, 911.41485994, 911.41489991, 911.41489992, 911.41489993, 911.41489994, 911.47692100, 911.47699100, 911.47792200, 911.47793200, 911.47794200, 911.47799200, 911.47812200, 911.47813200, 911.47814200, 911.47819200, 911.47862100, 911.47869100, 911.49485992, 911.49489992	0, 1, 2, 3

  Look inside the microwave on the left wall to find the model and serial number of your micro-oven combo. The serial number is important, as not all micro-oven combos with these model numbers are included.

• Can I continue to use my recalled micro-oven combo? It seems to be working fine.

  The microwave may not be used until it is repaired or replaced. The lower thermal oven may be used as well as any clock and/or timer functions.

• What should I do if I have a recalled GE micro-oven combo?

  GE is proactively contacting all customers we know of who have these products. We do not have records of all owners of these products, so consumers with the recalled micro-oven combo should call the Recall Hotline 888-240-2745 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Eastern Time to arrange for a free service call. Before you call, write down the model and serial number of your micro-oven combo. More information about the recall.

• What should I do if I have a recalled Kenmore micro-oven combo?

  Sears is proactively contacting all customers they know of who have these products. They do not have records of all owners of these products, so consumers with the recalled Kenmore micro-oven combo should call the Sears Recall Hotline (800) 659-7026 or visit the Sears website at www.sears.com. Before you call, write down the model and serial number of your Kenmore micro-oven combo.

• Have there been any injuries? Any property damage?

  Of the 92,032 micro-oven combos, we have had a total of 36 incidents, including 22 complaints and 14 property damage claims. GE is aware of one escaped fire that damaged adjacent kitchen cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.

• What went wrong with these particular GE micro-oven combo models?

  One of the door switches located in the control area of the microwave overheated and ignited nearby plastic parts.

• Can I receive a new micro-oven combo instead of the service call?

  No. We will repair the micro-oven combo free of charge. If you do not wish to have the free repair and want to replace the oven instead, GE is offering a rebate of $300 for consumers who choose to replace their recalled GE micro-oven combo with a new GE brand unit, or a rebate of $600 for replacement of the recalled GE micro-oven combo with a GE Profile brand unit. In addition, Sears is offering a $300 rebate for consumers who choose to replace their Kenmore micro-oven combo with a new Kenmore brand unit.

• Do I have to use the rebate?

  No. You do not have to replace your micro-oven combo. You can have your micro-oven combos repaired for free if you choose. If you do not wish to have the free repair and want to replace the oven instead, GE is offering a rebate of $300 for consumers who choose to replace their recalled GE micro-oven combo with a new GE brand unit, or a rebate of $600 for replacement of the recalled GE micro-oven combo with a GE Profile brand unit. In addition, Sears is offering a $300 rebate for consumers who choose to replace their Kenmore micro-oven combo with a new Kenmore brand unit.

• What do I need to do to get my rebate?

  You can access the rebate form by downloading it from the website, or by calling the Recall Hotline 888-240-2745 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Eastern Time. To qualify for the rebate, you must include all of the following pieces of information in your rebate application:

  • • The rebate form completed in its entirety
  • • Proof of Purchase of a qualifying replacement Micro-Oven Combo
  • • The original Model / Serial Tag from the recalled Micro-Oven Combo. Look inside the microwave on the left wall to find the model and serial number of your micro-oven combo.

  Note on the tag removal: If you have any problems removing the tag from the old product, ask your installer to remove the old tag when they come to install your new product. Don't throw it away – you must return it with your rebate form.

• What do I need to do to get my rebate for my Kenmore micro-oven combo?

  Please call the Sears Recall Hotline (800) 659-7026. To qualify for the rebate, you must include all of the following pieces of information in your rebate application:

  • • The rebate form completed in its entirety
  • • Proof of Purchase of a qualifying replacement Kenmore Micro-Oven Combo
  • • The original Model / Serial Tag from the recalled Kenmore Micro-Oven Combo

• Can I use my microwave under supervision?

  No, you should stop using you microwave immediately; repair or replacement of the micro-oven combo is required.

• Can I use the lower oven?

  Yes, the lower thermal oven can continue to be used.

• How does GE know that the lower oven is safe to use?

  The thermal lower oven is on a different circuit and the operation of the microwave door switch is completely unrelated.

• Does this recall affect other microwaves such as a countertop or over the range?

  No. The situation that creates this issue is a combination of elements that is unique only to these recalled models.

• How are GE service technicians repairing the recalled micro-oven combos?

  GE and Sears service technicians have been trained to repair the unit by replacing the potentially defective latch switch assembly with new set of redesigned parts. The CPSC has approved this repair procedure.

• Will the repair affect the performance of my micro-oven combo?

  No, the repair of the micro-oven combo will not affect performance.

• Did the CPSC force GE to issue a recall?

  No, GE is voluntarily announcing this recall. We notified the CPSC of the issue.

• Can I repair their micro-oven combo myself?

  GE strongly advises you not to attempt this repair yourself. Because of certain high voltage components in the microwave control compartment, only qualified appliance repair technicians should repair these products.

• What if a I have a service contract on my micro-oven combo?

  You will be provided a free repair regardless of whether you have a service contract. Call the Recall Hotline 888-240-2745 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to arrange for a free service call. Before you call, write down the model and serial number of your micro-oven combo.

Recall Hotline

1-888-569-1588
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET.
Before calling, have the model and serial numbers on hand.