General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard
CPSC recall 12021. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 12021 has the recall date 25 Oct 2011. The notice names the firm Leiser, Mexico. The recall has about 470 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Ranges and Ovens.
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More of the notice
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 470 |
| Remedy options | 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: 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. |
| Product | GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill, About 470, Ranges and Ovens |
| Sold at | General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers. |
| Manufacturer | Leiser, Mexico |
| Importer | General Electric - Appliances |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 470Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Ranges and Ovens
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Leiser, Mexico
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12021The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12021. https://recallregister.com/product/902-general-electric-recalls-gas-rangetop-with-grill-due-to-an-explosion-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12021 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
General Electric authorized representatives and distributors nationwide from May 2008 through August 2011 for between $3,400 and $4,700, as determined by retailers.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12021?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12021?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 470