General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07555 · Jun 6, 2007 · General Electric
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07555
- Date
- Jun 6, 2007
- Company
- General Electric
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2007 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge monogram® professional gas ranges?
Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.