CPSC2008-06-24
A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
Hazard
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.
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.
Affected count
About 6,750
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Water Pump Motors
Consumer contact
For further information, contact A. O. Smith at (800) 280-8626 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/pumprecall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/A-O-Smith-Recalls-Water-Pump-Motors-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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