General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-25). Hazards: fire, explosion. Models: ZGU364LRP, ZGU484LGP, ZGU486LRP, ZGU364NRP, ZGU484NGP, ZGU486NRP. About 470 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12021 |
| Published | 2011-10-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Ranges and Ovens |
| Products | GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill |
| Firm named in the title | General Electric |
| Firms | Leiser, Mexico (manufacturer); General Electric - Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 470 |
| Model numbers | ZGU364LRP, ZGU484LGP, ZGU486LRP, ZGU364NRP, ZGU484NGP, ZGU486NRP |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and 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.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill (Health Canada)
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