GE 74292 Spacemaker Radio/CD Player

by General Electric

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006RLUY
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,488 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 8, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

General Electric's high-performance Spacemaker radio-CD player features an AM-FM tuner, dual 3-inch speakers, a subwoofer for enhanced low frequencies, and a bass-boost equalization circuit. It also has a three-position counter light, which can illuminate surfaces or serve as a night-light.

Everything you need to install the Spacemaker is included, as is a 40-watt long-life light bulb. The player also comes with cord-wrap hooks for storing excess power cord. A one-year warranty covers all parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Apparently a high percentage of defects in this model., March 4, 2003

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charwoman (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GE 74292 Spacemaker Radio/CD Player (Electronics)

Like another reviewer, we received two defective models. Unlike her, we never got to find out what the CD player sounds like. The radio sounded pretty good for the price and I suspect that the CD would have likewise, but we couldn't get either unit to perform as a CD player.

Worse, the division of G.E. responsible for this model has abysmal customer support. They refuse to provide a telephone number and expect users to hand over street address and telephone information on their website in a "we'll get back to you at our convenience" online form. As it turned out, the units really were defective; but what if I'd just forgotten to press a particular button, which a CS rep could have helped me resolve on the phone and avoided a return? This, plus the quality of the product itself, means I won't likely be buying a G.E. item anytime soon, unless it has copious glowing reviews here and elsewhere.

By contrast, Amazon was very helpful with providing a replacment when the first unit proved defective and in sending return labels for both when the second turned out to be faulty as well. I'll be picking another undercabinet model soon, just not another G.E. What a P.I.A.!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars We are on our third reorder!, February 9, 2003

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Mom of Many "Laurie" (Augusta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE 74292 Spacemaker Radio/CD Player (Electronics)

I was very impressed with this players sound quality. I also loved the added feature of the under-counter light. However, both our first and second unit stopped working after about 3 days. The clock stopped functioning and all switches led to radio sound, meaning one could no longer play a cd. My husband is wondering if it is a design flaw due to the fact that the unit gets quite hot if the counter light is left on. I'm willing to try it one more time, but if number 3 is a dud, I'd wait for a redesign.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice sound and features, May 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 74292 Spacemaker Radio/CD Player (Electronics)

The CD player is not as versatile as it might be, but everything else on this radio works well and the sound is pretty good. (I'm no audiophile.) The light (with two levels) is a nice plus. This is much better than the radio that this replaced in my kitchen. We've had it for quite a few months now and have no complaints.