General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
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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.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC