CPSC2017-06-07
Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.
Sold at
Leslie's Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Affected count
About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Swimming pool motors
Consumer contact
NMC toll-free at 877-282-0223 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or online at www.nidec-motor.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Nidec-Motor-Recalls-Swimming-Pool-MotorsDon't want to check this manually?
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