CPSC2005-12-15
CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 6,600
Injuries reported
GE has received reports of six incidents of fire in the control area of these ranges. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
GE Monogram® 36-inch and 48-inch Professional Gas Ranges
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-General-Electric-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Ranges-Posing-Fire-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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