CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-10-13). Hazards: fire. About 150,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05011 |
| Published | 2004-10-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-20 |
| Product category | Air Conditioners |
| Products | Evaporative Cooler Pumps |
| Firm named in the title | Little Giant Pump Co. |
| Firms | Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 150,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00010121400054 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85. |
Description
The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap Model # Item # CP1 - 115 540005 CP1 - 230 540015 CP2 - 115 541005 CP2 - 230 541015 CP3 - 115 542005 CP3 - 230 542015 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.
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