Safety regulator, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
Recall 06055 · Dec 15, 2005 · GE Consumer & Industrial
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06055
- Date
- Dec 15, 2005
- Company
- GE Consumer & Industrial
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled GE Monogram built-in ranges include models ZDP48N6RH1SS, ZDP48L6RH1SS, ZDP48N4GH1SS, ZDP48L4GH1SS, ZDP48N6DH1SS, ZDP48L6DH1SS, ZDP36N4DH1SS, and ZDP36L4DH1SS. The recalled ranges have serial numbers starting with DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH, SH. To find the model and serial number, look underneath the top ledge (also called the "bull nose"), above the range controls. They were manufactured from February 1, 2004 to October 1, 2005.
What can happen
These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Customers who have purchased one of these recalled ranges should contact GE to schedule a free, in-home repair. Until the repair is completed, consumers should stop using the griddle on the 36-inch and 48-inch models, and the left front burner on the 48-inch models. The large oven and all other burners can be used.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GE has received reports of six incidents of fire in the control area of these ranges. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch professional gas ranges?
Customers who have purchased one of these recalled ranges should contact GE to schedule a free, in-home repair. Until the repair is completed, consumers should stop using the griddle on the 36-inch and 48-inch models, and the left front burner on the 48-inch models. The large oven and all other burners can be used.
What is the hazard?
These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, 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.