CPSC: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Water Pump Motors
Units: About 6,750
Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
Hazard: The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately.
Model Number | Product Description
QP10 | Lawn Sprinkler Pump
QP10B | Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller
HJ100S | Shallow Well Jet Pump
HJ100S-1 | Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller
HJ100D | Deep Well Jet Pump
HJ100D-LR | Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator
HJ100D-1 | Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller
20935A000K | Individually Sold Replacement Motor
Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Plumbing wholesalers and distributors nationwide to independent contractors and plumbers between August 2007 and May 2008. The water pumps sold for between $500 and $750 depending on the model, and the replacement motor sold for between $300 and $400.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps with affected motors or any affected replacement motors.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact A. O. Smith at (800) 280-8626 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/pumprecall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08309.html
This news arrived on: 06/30/2008
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Posted Comments:
07-02-2008 17:02
Bluesman06 wrote:
deep well water pumps
I find it troubling to know I spent what I did on my
well and water system .It has me wondering will the contractor come and replace my pump .I have an 500 ft deep artesian well. with a 13,500 water treatment
system . What has happened to clean safe water without breaking the bank.?
well and water system .It has me wondering will the contractor come and replace my pump .I have an 500 ft deep artesian well. with a 13,500 water treatment
system . What has happened to clean safe water without breaking the bank.?
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