CPSCGeneral Alert
Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Published: February 6, 2020Recall ID: 20069Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721
Affected Products
Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Star-Water-Systems-Recalls-Sump-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-02-06 at 8.47.12 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Utilitech sump pump and manufacture label |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-02-06 at 8.47.21 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Do It sump pump and manufacture label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-02-06 at 8.47.34 AM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Star Water Systems sump pump and manufacture label |
| Hazards › Name | The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 |
| Recall I D | 8743 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2020-02-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721 |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 009326405087 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 054757000721 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 054757098483 |
| Recall Number | 20069 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-02-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |