Recall: General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges

Units: About 2,600

Manufacturer: 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.

To 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 States

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

Firm's Media Contact: Kim Freeman at (502) 452-7819 or kim_freeman@ge.com