General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard
Recall 12021 · Oct 25, 2011 · General Electric
470
units affected
470
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12021
- Date
- Oct 25, 2011
- Company
- General Electric
- Units affected
- 470
- Product
- GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill
- Product type
- Ranges and Ovens
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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. The following models and serials are included in this recall: 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 All LP models and only natural gas models that have been converted for use with LP gas are included in the recall. GE will notify known owners of natural gas units and provide a free repair for any consumers who converted their Rangetop with Grill to LP gas.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge monogram® pro rangetop with grill?
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.
What is the 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.
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.