Franklin Electric recalls Pumptec motor controllers for submers: label peeling exposes circuitry, causing shock risk. Affected units have model 5800020600 and date codes 06F45-09L45. Contact dealer for free replacement.
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Franklin Electric is recalling Pumptec motor controllers for submersible pumps because the product label can peel, exposing circuitry and creating a shock hazard. This affects units with model number 5800020600 and date codes from 06F45 to 09L45. Consumers should stop using the product if the label is peeling and contact their dealer for a free replacement.
The product label can lose adhesion, causing it to curl or peel. This exposes the internal circuitry, which can lead to electrical shock if touched by consumers.
Homeowners with submersible pumps using the recalled Pumptec motor controllers are most at risk. The hazard is specific to units with model number 5800020600 and date codes 06F45 through 09L45.
Check the nameplate label on the right-hand side of the enclosure for model number 5800020600 and date codes from 06F45 to 09L45.
Do not touch any parts of the motor controller where the label has peeled or curled.
Immediately contact your dealer to arrange a free replacement cover for the motor controller.
Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.
Model number 5800020600 and date codes 06F45 through 09L45.
Check the nameplate label on the right-hand side of the enclosure for model number 5800020600 and date codes from 06F45 to 09L45.
Do not touch exposed areas and contact your dealer for a free replacement cover.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Franklin Electric to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 144 — Franklin Electric Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Hello, I own a Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems that is covered by recall 144 from Franklin Electric. The official recall notice states: Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
