CPSCAugust 23, 2006

ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire

ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems

Why was ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire recalled?

A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet. Contact: For more information, call ITT Water Technology Inc. at (800) 984-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.goulds.com or www.bellgossett.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
Company
ITT Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.
Quantity
About 18,300
Sold at
Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for about $800.
Recall date
August 23, 2006
Incidents / injuries
ITT Water Technology Inc. has received one report of a pump failing to start during a system test. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled pumps are general in purpose, but are sometimes used in fire suppression systems. The pumps were sold under the Goulds Pumps, Bell & Gossett and Red Jacket Water Products brands. The pumps can be identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or Series 3530 on their nameplate. Recalled pumps were manufactured between December 2005 and July 26, 2006. They have date code M05, A06, B06, C06, D06, E06, F06 or G06. The date code is the first three digits of the serial number on the pump nameplate.

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