General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 07555 · General Electric

Hazard

These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Units

About 2,600

Incidents / injuries

GE has received reports of six incidents of gas leaking from the griddle gas supply tube, resulting in five fires under the range top. One consumer has reported burns to her hands and two consumers have reported smoke damage.

Description

This recall includes 36-inch and 48-inch stainless steel Monogram Pro ranges with griddles. They are fueled either by LP or natural gas and manufactured from October 2005 through May 16, 2006. The recall includes the following ranges: Models ZDP48N6DHSS, ZDP48L6DHSS, ZDP36N4DHSS and ZDP36L4DHSS. The recalled range models have a serial letter plus serial number combination as shown below. Serial Letter + Serial Number TH + 212588 through 213353 VH + 123456 through 712240 ZH + 210545 through 800064 AL + 200002 through 207337 DL + 200215 through 980416 FL + 202073 through 500677 GL + 000468 through 900468 HL + 202850 through 203252 To find the manufacture date and model and serial numbers, look underneath the top ledge (the "bull nose") above the range controls.

What to do

Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Contact

For more information, call GE Consumer & Industrial toll-free at (877) 546-0116 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://geappliances.com

Product

GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges

Manufacturer(s)

GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.

Retailers

Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2007 for between $4,000 and $6,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →