CPSC2006-10-25
ITT Water Technology Inc. Expands Recall of Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
ITT Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.
Hazard
A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard. These pumps were previously recalled for the same hazard in August 2006. The recall has now been expanded to include additional date codes and the dates sold have been expanded.
Remedy
Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.
Sold at
Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005 through September 2006 for about $800.
Affected count
About 3,000 additional units (18,300 units recalled in August 2006)
Injuries reported
ITT Water Technology Inc. has received one report of a pump failing to start during a system test. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products® Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
Consumer contact
For more information, call ITT Water Technology Inc. at (800) 984-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit one of the company's Web sites at www.goulds.com, www.bellgossett.com or www.redjacketwaterproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/ITT-Water-Technology-Inc-Expands-Recall-of-Faulty-Pumps-for-Fire-Suppression-SystemsDon't want to check this manually?
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