Product Recall Number: 17-174
Why was Swimming pool motors recalled?
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-174
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-06-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Swimming pool motors
Description: This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. “Emerson” or “EcoTech EZ” is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below.Pool Motor Model NumbersM63PWBLE-0121M63PWBLM-0128M63PWBLR-0131M63PWBLS-0132M63PWBLV-0135M63PWBLW-0136M63XZBMA-0139M63PWBMB-0140M63PWBMC-0141M63PWBMD-0142M63PWBME-0143M63PWBMF-0144M63PWBMG-0145M63PWBSC-0229
Hazard Description: The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.
Sold At: Leslie’s Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed