Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Recalled October 11, 2011 · CPSC recall 12008 · Nidec Motor

Hazard

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

Approximately 2,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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".

What to do

Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.

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

Product

Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors

Manufacturer(s)

Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. · Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.

Made in

Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →