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

Name: General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard
Brand: Leiser, Mexico
SKU: CPSC-12021
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 25, 2011Recall ID: 12021Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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: Brand Model Number Begins With: And Serial Number Begins With: Monogram® LP Model ZGU364LRP ZGU484LGP ZGU486LRP Natural Gas Model ZGU364NRP ZGU484NGP ZGU486NRP 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.

Affected Products

GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/General-Electric-Recalls-Gas-Rangetop-with-Grill-Due-to-an-Explosion-Hazard
Title	General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12021.12021a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled gas range top
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12021.12021b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Serial number on label
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill
Products › Type	Ranges and Ovens
Products › Category I D	68149
Products › Number Of Units	About 470
Recall I D	902
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	General Electric - Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Retailers › Name	General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers.
Recall Date	2011-10-25T00:00:00
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: Brand Model Number Begins With: And Serial Number Begins With: Monogram® LP Model ZGU364LRP ZGU484LGP ZGU486LRP Natural Gas Model ZGU364NRP ZGU484NGP ZGU486NRP 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.
Recall Number	12021
Manufacturers › Name	Leiser, Mexico
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ge-monogramr-pro-rangetop-grill
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
Last Publish Date	2016-04-18T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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