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Product Recall Number: 08-309

Why was Water Pump Motors recalled?

The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Water Pump Motors
Here's product recall specific data for Water Pump Motors.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-309

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2008-06-24

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Water Pump Motors

  • Description: The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately.Model NumberProduct DescriptionQP10Lawn Sprinkler PumpQP10BLawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass ImpellerHJ100SShallow Well Jet PumpHJ100S-1Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass ImpellerHJ100DDeep Well Jet PumpHJ100D-LRDeep Well Jet Pump Less RegulatorHJ100D-1Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller20935A000KIndividually Sold Replacement MotorOnly pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.

  • Hazard Description: The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 6,750

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps with affected motors or any affected replacement motors.

  • Sold At: Plumbing wholesalers and distributors nationwide to independent contractors and plumbers between August 2007 and May 2008. The water pumps sold for between $500 and $750 depending on the model, and the replacement motor sold for between $300 and $400.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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