Product Recall Number: 05-011
Why was Evaporative Cooler Pumps recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 05-011
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-10-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Evaporative Cooler Pumps
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Evaporative Cooler Pumps. 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.Name of product: Evaporative Cooler PumpsUnits: About 150,000Manufacturer: Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OKHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage. 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 - 115540005CP1 - 230540015CP2 - 115541005CP2 - 230541015CP3 - 115542005CP3 - 230542015Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall. Sold at: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85. Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.Consumer Contact: Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 150,000
Incidents: The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Sold At: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed