CPSC2020-02-06
Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.
Sold at
Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100.
Affected count
About 33,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands
Consumer contact
Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Star-Water-Systems-Recalls-Sump-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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