General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard

GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill

Date of Recall

2011-10-25

CPSC Release Number

12-021

Manufactured In

Mexico.

Company Phone Number

(866) 645-3956

Units

About 470

Manufacturer

Leiser, Mexico

Importer

General Electric - Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

Sold By

General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers.

Problem/Hazard

Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.

Injuries/Incidents

GE has received six reports involving explosions in units operating on LP gas, including reports of damage to kitchen cabinets beneath the Rangetop. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

The Grill units operate on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) or natural gas. The Rangetop units are either 36 or 48 inches wide with a stainless steel finish and the GE Monogram® badge located on the front center of the unit. The burner control knobs are located on the front panel that overhangs the cabinet. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label located behind the far left burner knob, or on the bottom of the unit.

Brand	Model Number Begins With:		And Serial Number Begins With:
Monogram®	LP Model ZGU364LRP ZGU484LGP ZGU486LRP	Natural Gas Model ZGU364NRP ZGU484NGP ZGU486NRP	AS, AT, AV, DS, DT, DV, FS, FT, FV, GS, GT, GV, HR, HS, HT, HV, LR, LS, LT, LV, MR, MS, MT, RR, RS, RT, SR, SS, ST, TR, TS, TT, VR, VS, VT, ZR, ZS, ZT

Remedy

Consumers who are operating the product on LP (propane) gas should stop using the product immediately, turn off the gas supply to the product, and contact GE to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 645-3956 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall

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