CPSCGeneral Alert
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Published: October 11, 2011Recall ID: 12008Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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".
Affected Products
Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Nidec-Motor-Corporation-Recalls-Pool-Pump-Motors-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12008.12008a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled pool pump motor |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12008.12008b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Pool pump motor label |
| Hazards › Name | The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 68334 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 893 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-10-11T00:00:00 |
| 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". |
| Recall Number | 12008 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
Overview
- Recalling FirmNidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo., Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.