Recall #06-055 · Published December 15, 2005

GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges

CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges from GE Consumer & Industrial on December 15, 2005. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Gas Range
Recalled Gas Range
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

ZDP48N6RH1SSZDP48L6RH1SSZDP48N4GH1SSZDP48L4GH1SSZDP48N6DH1SSZDP48L6DH1SSZDP36N4DH1SSZDP36L4DH1SS
Additional identifying details

To find the model and serial number, look underneath the top ledge (also called the "bull nose"), above the range controls.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

GE has received reports of six incidents of fire in the control area of these ranges. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall number
06-055
Units
About 6,600
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $4,000 and $6,000.

GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges

CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves

Recall contact information

Consumers should call the Recall Hotline at (866) 696-7583 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on Saturdays to see if their range is included in this recall, and to arrange for a free service call. Information on the recall is also included in the Recall Information page at http://GEAppliances.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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