When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Communications from consumers and
news reports of defective General Electric (GE) microwave ovens has increased
dramatically. We've been saying for three years that GE's defective
microwave ovens need to be:
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recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
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thoroughly investigated by Underwriters Laboratories
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monitored by the Food and Drug Administration who has regulatory and
enforcement authority over microwave ovens
All of these agencies have failed in their responsibilities by allowing
General Electric to self-report product and part failures. They have been
deliberately indifferent to consumers reporting the dangers and damages
associated with these defective microwave ovens:
We recently agreed to work with
Tycko
& Zavareei LLP, a firm who is investigating these defective microwave ovens. We will be
sharing our research and copies of first-person reports to assist them. If you
would like further information, you can contact the firm either through the
Microwave Report Form or contact the firm directly:
Tycko & Zavareei LLP
2000 L Street, N.W.
Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036
Hassan A. Zavareei, Partner
202.973.0900 (Main)
202.973.0950 (Fax)
Even If You've Contacted
Us Before!
Please complete the form as soon as possible! Each and every completed
form will advance the effort to hold General Electric accountable and protect
the public from these defective microwave ovens.
Cathy and
Nancy
Click here for the
Microwave Report Form
Microwaves Not Turned On, Catch Fire
 (CLEVELAND) Millions are used without problems. But a fire destroyed a Hudson resident's
kitchen. According to fire investigators, the fire in Ann Mau's kitchen began in
the microwave.
Mau said, "I entered the house and looked down the
hallway and saw black billowing smoke coming out of my kitchen." Hudson
Fire Chief Bob Carter said, "We determined that the origin of the fire was in
the microwave in the area of the control panel.
Microwave
Investigation: Newly Filed Class Action Lawsuit
(CLEVELAND) NewsChannel5 warned you
about microwave ovens mysteriously catching fire. Now, a class action lawsuit
was just filed in federal court. The nationwide, class action lawsuit comes just
days after NewsChannel5 aired the story and now alleges that millions of
consumers could be affected.
The lawsuit alleges defects make GE
microwave ovens "unreasonably dangerous and unsuitable for their intended use."
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Kitchen Danger! Microwaves In Flames!
 (DETROIT) Microwaves are in almost every kitchen.
But this popular appliance is suspected of bursting into flames. And here's the
scary part: Consumers say it happens when the microwave is not turned on and
when theyre not home. Millions of microwaves are used without problems. That's
why the fire at Ron and Stacy Nicols Rochester condo is so mysterious.
Ron Nicol/Homeowner: "What caused this fire? Nothing was on. We didn't
cook all day that morning." The Nicols were not even home when the fire broke
out.
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On Your Side: Microwave Fires
 (WASHINGTON)
Script:
From Seven On Your Side. An
alarming situation in kitchens nationwide: microwave ovens are catching fire and
destroying homes. The even scarier part? It's happening when they're not even
turned on. Ross McLaughlin is live in the newsroom with details... Ross?
Ross: The microwaves in question
are all allegedly General Electric above-the-range microwaves. A nationwide
class-action lawsuit is soon to be filed against GE.
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 (CINCINNATI)
Millions of GE microwave ovens are used without problems. But a new Class Action
lawsuit claims there may be a fire risk with some of them.
Coming Home to Find a Kitchen Fire
A fire destroyed one Northern Ohio
woman's kitchen. According to fire investigators, the fire in Ann Mau's kitchen
began in the microwave. Mau said, "I entered the house and looked down the
hallway and saw black billowing smoke coming out of my kitchen."
more / video >>>
Texas Woman: Never-Used Microwave Exploded
 (DALLAS) Most people believe a brand new microwave wouldn't explode - or would it? CBS 11 News consumer reporter Bennett Cunningham didn't know
it was possible until he met Winona Smith and saw the scars on her arms.
According to Mrs. Smith, her General Electric Microwave was three days old and
had never been used. The 79-year-old says she was in the kitchen, stirring a pot
of green beans on her stove, when the glass door spontaneously shattered -
blowing flying glass across the room.
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