CPSC recall 06-055, announced December 15, 2005, covers GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges (about 6,600 units). 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 notice cites 6 incident reports. Customers who have purchased one of these recalled ranges should contact GE to schedule a free, in-home repair. Recall contact: call (866) 696-7583, or go to GEAppliances.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
To find the model and serial number, look underneath the top ledge (also called the "bull nose"), above the range controls.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Product type
- Microwaves, Ranges & stoves
- 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
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