General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard

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GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill

Recall Date: October 25th, 2011
Type: Ranges and Ovens
Units: About 470
Hazards: Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers who are operating the product on LP (propane) gas should stop using the product immediately, turn off the gas supply to the product, and contact GE to schedule a free repair.

Description

The Grill units operate on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) or natural gas. The Rangetop units are either 36 or 48 inches wide with a stainless steel finish and the GE Monogram® badge located on the front center of the unit. The burner control knobs are located on the front panel that overhangs the cabinet. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label located behind the far left burner knob, or on the bottom of the unit. The following models and serials are included in this recall: BrandModel Number Begins With:And Serial Number Begins With: Monogram® LP ModelZGU364LRPZGU484LGPZGU486LRP Natural Gas ModelZGU364NRPZGU484NGPZGU486NRP AS, AT, AV, DS, DT, DV, FS, FT, FV, GS,GT, GV, HR, HS, HT, HV, LR, LS, LT,LV, MR, MS, MT, RR, RS, RT, SR, SS, ST,TR, TS, TT, VR, VS, VT, ZR, ZS, ZT All LP models and only natural gas models that have been converted for use with LP gas are included in the recall. GE will notify known owners of natural gas units and provide a free repair for any consumers who converted their Rangetop with Grill to LP gas.

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Serial number on label

Consumer Contact:

For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 645-3956 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall

Injuries:

GE has received six reports involving explosions in units operating on LP gas, including reports of damage to kitchen cabinets beneath the Rangetop. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Leiser, Mexico

Retailers:

General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers.