Product Recall Number: 07-555
Why was GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges recalled?
These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 07-555
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-06-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges. These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard. Name of Product: GE Monogram® Professional Gas RangesUnits: About 2,600Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.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.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 NumberTH+212588 through 213353VH+123456 through 712240ZH+210545 through 800064AL+200002 through 207337DL+200215 through 980416FL+202073 through 500677GL+000468 through 900468HL+202850 through 203252To find the manufacture date, and model and serial numbers, look underneath the top ledge (the "bull nose") above the range controls.Sold at: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2007 for between $4,000 and $6,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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 website at http://geappliances.com.Firm's Media Contact: Kim Freeman at (502) 452-7819 or kim_freeman@ge.com
Hazard Description: These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,600
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.
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.
Sold At: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2007 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed