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Report Summary

Consumer reports that the timer started to buzz whenever it was turned on. It would produce a burning smell and sparks. Consumer considered the timer to be a fire hazard.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Timer for large appliances
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: GE Trademark Licensing, Inc.
  • Brand Name: GE
  • Model Name or Number: BM-A301USS-I2
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  • Product Category: Kitchen
  • Product Type: Appliances
  • Product Code: Electric Timers (710)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Timer began to buzz whenever it was turned on, and a burning smell and sparks started to come out of it. It's a fire hazard.
  • Incident Date: 7/2/2020
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
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  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?: No
  • If yes to any, explanation: A representative at GE stated that he could not refer me to anyone in the company to report this safety hazard and that I should report it to the CPSC
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20200703-5995B-2147371316
  • Report Date: 7/3/2020
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 8/5/2020
  • Report First Publication Date: 8/19/2020
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer