Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Multi-Use Water Pumps recall: Fire and Shock Hazards
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Why was Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Multi-Use Water Pumps recalled?
If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump. Contact: Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands toll-free at 844-369-2149 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or visit www.waynepumps.com/waterbugglowrecall or www.waynepumps.com and click on "Recall" link for more information.
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
- WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps
- Company
- Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company d/b/a Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands, of Harrison, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 42,000
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and online through www.homedepot.com and The Home Depot Pro through www.wilmar.com from July 2019 through March 2021 for about $130.
- Recall date
- May 5, 2021
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 28 reports of the circuit board malfunctioning, including two reports of minor burn injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW model WWB Glow 1/6 HP Multi-Use Pump units with SKU number 57732-WYN1. The SKU number is printed on the yellow spec decal on the side of the pump. The model number is printed on the warranty tag attached to the power cord. The pump is a residential submersible water removal pump with an automatic shut-off feature. When the pump is running, the plug glows green and when it shuts off, the plug glows red. The pump has a black strap for carrying and placing the pump where it is needed. This recall only includes the WaterBUG GLOW model.