GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges recall 07-555

GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges

General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges from GE Monogram® Professional on June 6, 2007. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.

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

ZDP48N6DHSSZDP48L6DHSSZDP36N4DHSSZDP36L4DHSS

Additional identifying details

The recalled range models have a serial letter plus serial number combination as shown below.

Why it was recalled

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 and injuries

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.

Official remedy

Customers with a recalled range should stop using it immediately and contact GE for further instructions and to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Product and sales details

Brand: GE Monogram® Professional
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Recall number: 07-555
Units: About 2,600
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2007 for between $4,000 and $6,000.