CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
Published: December 14, 2000Recall ID: 01504Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor.
Affected Products
Dayton brand motors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Emerson-Motor-Co-Recall-Dayton-Motors |
| Title | CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors |
| Hazards › Name | If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Dayton brand motors |
| Products › Type | Electric Motors |
| Products › Category I D | 1925 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,200 |
| Recall I D | 1873 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | These motors were sold directly through motor distributors or repair shops, from October 1999 through August 2000, for about $95. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor. |
| Recall Number | 01504 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Emerson Motor Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Consumer Contact | The Dayton Motor Hotline can be reached at (888) 286-5220 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-09T00:00:00 |