WASHINGTON (AP) - General Electric is recalling 92,000 built-in
combination wall and microwave ovens because they're a fire risk.
The company says the door switch can overheat and ignite plastic
components in the appliance. Officials say there have been at least
35 fires that have damaged property.
But the Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lower
thermal oven does not pose a hazard and no injuries have been
reported.
The ovens were sold between January 2000 and December 2003 under
the Kenmore, GE and GE Profile brands.
GE says consumers should stop using the microwaves immediately
and call the company, or call Sears if they have a Kenmore oven.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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