CPSC2011-01-06
ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard
ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Hazard
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.
Remedy
If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.
Sold at
Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett distributors nationwide from December 2009 to July 2010 for between $280 to $700.
Affected count
About 21,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States, China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Sump Pumps and Effluent Pumps
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact ITT Water Technology toll-free at (866) 325-4204, or visit the firm's website at www.goulds.com, or www.redjacketwaterproducts.com orwww.bellgossett.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/ITT-Water-Technology-Recalls-Pumps-Due-to-Electric-ShockElectrocution-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief