The cooktop’s burners can remain on after use, even after being turned to the “off” position, due to misaligned burner knob stems and fractured burner knob components that can exist in units manufactured between July 2022 and September 2022, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves GE-branded JP3030 knob-controlled electric radiant cooktops manufactured from July 2022 through September 2022 with serial numbers beginning with prefixes LT, MT, RT or ST.
The recalled cooktops have black or white glass cooktop surfaces and have four radiant burners with four corresponding “Hot Cooktop” lights and four burner control knobs located on the right side of the cooking surface. The following model numbers, UPC codes, and serial number prefixes are included in this recall:
| Model Number | UPC Code | Serial Number or Serial Number Prefix |
|---|---|---|
| JP3030DJ4BB | 084691809609 | LT081195Q – LT081286Q MT- RT- ST- |
| JP3030SJ4SS | 084691809074 | LT015466Q – LT015467Q LT048419Q – LT048420Q LT073851Q LT129159Q – LT129183Q MT- RT- ST- |
| JP3030TJ4WW | 084691809081 | LT148064Q – LT148068Q LT118335Q MT- RT- ST- |
The model number, UPC code, and serial number of the cooktops are printed on the permanent on-product label located on the bottom of the unit, close to the front left burner location.
Incidents/Injuries
GE Appliances has received 83 reports of incidents in which a burner failed to regulate temperature accurately and/or power off when the knob was turned to the “off” position.
Name of Product: Knob-control electric radiant cooktops, model GE JP3030
Recall Date: November 30, 2023
Recall Number: 24-033
Hazard: The cooktop’s burners can remain on after use, even after being turned to the “off” position, due to misaligned burner knob stems and fractured burner knob components that can exist in units manufactured between July 2022 and September 2022, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Sold At: Major home improvement and appliance stores nationwide, including Best Buy, Lowe’s and The Home Depot, from July 2022 through 2023 for between $1,110 and $1,220.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact GE Appliances to arrange for free installation of a replacement burner knob assembly. When not in use, turn the unit off at the circuit breaker. Do not leave flammable materials or empty cookware on or near the cooktop. In the affected units, the burner can remain on following use even after being turned to the “off” position. In this case, the “On” indicator light will not be illuminated, but the “Hot Cooktop” light corresponding to the burner will remain illuminated until power to the cooktop is turned off at the breaker switch.
Units: About 11,000
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
GE Appliances toll-free at 877-261-1509 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://geappliances.com/ge/recall/jp3030-cooktop-2023 or https://www.geappliances.com/ and click on the “JP3030 Cooktop Recall Information” button at the bottom of the webpage.
What Do I Do If I Was Injured By a Defective Product?
Contact Schiffman Firm's product liability hotline at (412) PRODUCT to have a confidential consultation regarding your potential case.
When Bad Products Hurt Good People - Your Case Is Our Cause
Which Law Firm Handles Product Liability and Defective Product Personal Injury Claims?
With over 100 years of collective legal and trial experience, the team at Schiffman Firm has been a leader in providing trusted legal representation to injured victims and other types of clients in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
With a focus in product liability cases caused by dangerous and defective consumer and commercial products, our attorneys bring vast amounts of experience and expertise to victims and families that have suffered an injury caused by defective products like, but not limited to:
Automobiles and Airbags
Firearms, Bows, and Hunting Equipment
Power Tools, Machinery, and Snow Blowers
Infant Inclined Sleepers, Beds, and Rockers
Our team of lawyers can also handle a wide variety of other personal injury cases and legal matters including car accidents and automobile collisions, injured children, and estate litigation.
All Legal Services Offered
