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A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard

Name: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-08309
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 24, 2008Recall ID: 08309Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Water Pump Motors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/A-O-Smith-Recalls-Water-Pump-Motors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fe9289c5ff1e4a3e8443aacd2129a312.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Water Pump
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a62cdb6bdd1d4949bcca9b902346dc66.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Water Pump Motor
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Water Pump Motors
Products › Type	Electric Motors
Products › Category I D	1925
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,750
Recall I D	4351
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2008-06-24T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	08309
Manufacturers › Name	A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmA.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio

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