Nidec Motor Corporation Pool Pump Motors recall: Electrical Shock Hazard
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Why was Nidec Motor Corporation Pool Pump Motors recalled?
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Nidec Motor Corporation toll-free at (866) 278-6920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nidec-motor.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
- Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors
- Company
- Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo., Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Quantity
- Approximately 2,000
- Sold at
- Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.
- Recall date
- October 11, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".