Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-11). Hazards: electric shock. Models: M63PWBLE-121, M63PWBLM-128, M63PWBLR-131, M63PWBLS-132. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12008 |
| Published | 2011-10-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products | Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors |
| Firm named in the title | Nidec Motor Corporation |
| Firms | Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. (manufacturer); Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Model numbers | M63PWBLE-121, M63PWBLM-128, M63PWBLR-131, M63PWBLS-132 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000. |
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".
Hazard
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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