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6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 1, 2015. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 6reports to CPSC
  • Mar 1, 2015the latest report was made
  • Jun 22, 2012the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Sensor Microwave Oven
Maker
GE Appliances & LightingMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Microwave ovensCPSC’s product type: Microwave Ovens (code 264), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“GE Sensor Microwave Oven” and “GE sensor”

By month

3 reports from April 2014 to March 2015; the most in March 2015, 1. 3 earlier reports, since June 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
March 20151
August 20141
May 20141
July 20131
June 20122

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2015, sent to the company Mar 10, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2015

    The product, in the report: GE model # WES1450DN1BB

    Micro wave turns on without input, doesnt turn off unless unplugged. Product was reset and turned on for a 1 minute heat cycle seemed normal. After 15 minutes product turned back on with no one in the room. Malfunction is a fire hazard without anyone home or late at night. First time problem was noticed microwave smelled like it was burning and hot to the touch!

    Model
    GE WES1450DN1BB
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    AT923275B
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Visalia, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand GE Sensor Microwave Oven, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. Not said

    Made Aug 19, 2014, sent to the company Aug 27, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2014

    The product, in the report: big beautiful black 1100 watt GE counter top sensor microwave 22” wide by 16” deep by 12” high (approximate)

    My microwave oven turns itself on. When I moved into my apartment four years ago I purchased a big beautiful 1100 watt GE counter top microwave at Walmart. A week ago Monday I came home from being away at work 11 hours to a high beeping sound and discovered the microwave running. A message was running across the screen about a short. I was able to turn it off by finally pulling the very warm plug from the wall outlet. When I plugged it in again and reset the clock, it turned itself on again in 15 minutes. I unplugged it and will not be using it again because I think my once very dependable microwave is a fire waiting to happen.I did call GE and they said they knew nothing about any problems with it but for $75.00 dollars they would send a repairman to diagnose the problem and that it would be extra for parts and labor. I said no thanks. Later I found that yes indeed there have been problems. See:

    http://saferproducts.gov/Search/Result.aspx?dm=1&m=WES1450DN1BB&p=1&q=Appliances&srt=0

    I have reported this you all at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to help warn the public.

    I am now reluctant to continue cooking with a microwave and am hesitant to purchase another one. Just thought you all and the public should be aware that this can happen.

    Model
    wes1450dn1bb
    UPC
    do not know
    Serial number
    mt915184b
    Bought from
    walmart
    Bought
    Oct 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    woodstock, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand sensor microwave oven, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  3. No one hurt

    Made May 2, 2014, sent to the company May 12, 2014, published by CPSC May 27, 2014

    The product, in the report: GE Microwave Oven, Black

    I woke up at 3 AM and heard a warning beeping. I got up to investigate and discovered it was my GE microwave oven. I placed my hand on the left side and top and it was very hot. I immediately unplugged it. The next morning, I could see that the large plastic piece covering the front window was distorted and no longer fits flat against the window. I tried to open the door and it resisted at first. When I pushed harder on the door latch, I did get it open. I could see that the instruction label in the one-inch strip on top, just behind the door, had partially melted to the door.

    Model
    WES1450DN1BB
    Serial number
    DT910747B
    Bought from
    WalMart, Washington
    Bought
    Apr 5, 2010, about then
    Where
    VANCOUVER, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sensor Microwave Oven, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jul 15, 2013, sent to the company Jul 22, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: GE microwave oven, free standing

    GE microwave oven is burning along the door and the front lower edge of the oven. I was warming a cup of coffee and smelled burning. I looked inside and my cup was fine. When tried to open the door, there was resistance so I needed to pull the door open from the bottom. Once the door was opened, I was suprised to see burn marks on the door and on the oven itself. Also the “glass” in the door was warping. I called the GE safety center and they sent out a tech free of charge. He said it could not be fixed. Then GE said to let them know what microwave I would like to replace it with and they will determine what type of discount they could offer. It was made 9/2011, purchased 2/2012 so the warranty has expired.

    Model
    JES1451DN1BB
    Serial number
    SV309875B
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Feb 11, 2012, about then
    Where
    Waterford, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand GE sensor, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jun 27, 2012, sent to the company Jul 10, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Microwave

    6/26/2012 microwave came on by itself. I heard it running and opened the door pressed clear and shut the door. A few hours later it did it again. Opened the door pressed clear closed the door without latching it. Several hours later I heard the microwave running. The door was not latched. Opened the door all the way and it still ran. I had to turn off the breaker to stop the microwave. The inside of the microwave was so hot it took several minutes to be able to touch the turntable.

    Manufacter: GE Model: WES1450DNDN1BB Serial #: DT919804B Manufacter date Feb 2010

    I used the contact email at the GE web site this morning to inform them of this incident. Just wanted them to be on notice.

    As I know that this could have caused a fire I will make myself available for a statement if any serious incidents involving this microwave arises.

    Model
    WES 1450DN1BB
    UPC
    I don’t dnow
    Serial number
    DT 919804B
    Where
    Cisco, Texas: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sensor Microwave Oven, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 22, 2012, sent to the company Jul 2, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: GE Sensor Microwave Oven

    We bought a GE Sensor Microwave Oven, manufacture in October 2009, the first week of February 2010. Earlier in the week, we awoke early in the morning to the sound of the microwave running. It had turned itself on and had run long enough that there was a chemical burning smell emanating from the interior of the microwave. We turned off the microwave by unplugging it. Later in the day we plugged it back in and reset the clock. The microwave worked without incident, but we unplugged it after each use. Later in the week we forgot to unplug the microwave and it turned itself on in the morning when another family member happened to be in the house and was able to unplug it before it had run too long. We still use the microwave, but unplug it after each use for fear that it could start a fire if it turns itself on and runs for a long time without detection.

    Model
    JES1451DN1BB
    Serial number
    TS900359B
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Nebraska
    Bought
    Feb 6, 2010, about then
    Where
    Omaha, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand GE Sensor Microwave Oven, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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