General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges

Date of Recall

2007-06-06

CPSC Release Number

07-555

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 2,600

Manufacturer

GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.

Sold By

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

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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

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.

Consumer 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

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