Why are GE refrigerators being recalled?

GE refrigerators have been recalled in recent years for several safety reasons related to fire and injury hazards, though most current 2024-2026 models are not under recall. The most significant recall was GE French door refrigerators with bottom freezers manufactured 2020-2022 models like GFE26JYMFS and GFE28GYNFS, recalled due to freezer door handle that can detach and cause fall hazard, remedy was free repair kit with reinforced handle. Another recall involved GE side-by-side refrigerators manufactured 2018-2020 where ice maker could overheat and cause fire hazard due to faulty wiring, remedy was replacement of ice maker. Earlier recall in 2016 involved GE top-freezer refrigerators where condenser fan could fail and cause fire. GE Appliances, owned by Haier, also recalled GE Profile refrigerators with in-door ice maker where ice cubes could fall behind dispenser causing injury. To check if your GE refrigerator is under recall, locate model and serial number on inside wall or door, then enter it at geappliances.com/recall or cpsc.gov/Recalls, or call GE at 1-800-432-2737. Always register appliance at geappliances.com to receive recall notices. If under recall, GE provides free repair. Most current GE refrigerators are not recalled, but regular checks recommended as CPSC updates list with fire, fall, and electrical hazards.