CPSC2004-10-13
CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Hazard
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.
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.
Affected count
About 150,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Evaporative Cooler Pumps
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Little-Giant-Pump-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Cooler-Pumps-Don't want to check this manually?
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