A.O. Smith Electrical Products Water Pump Motors

Description: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2008 Release #08-309 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 280-8626 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Water Pump Motors Units: About 6,750 Manufacturer: 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately. Model Number Product Description QP10 Lawn Sprinkler Pump QP10B Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100S Shallow Well Jet Pump HJ100S-1 Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100D Deep Well Jet Pump HJ100D-LR Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator HJ100D-1 Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller 20935A000K Individually Sold Replacement Motor Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump’s model number, manufacturing date code and the name “Myers” can be located on the pump’s nameplate and packaging. The pump’s motor has “A. O. Smith” and model number “C48D52B86” on the motor’s nameplate. The replacement motor’s packaging has “Myers” and model number “20935A000K” printed on it. Products with an “OK” sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall. 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. Manufactured in: Mexico 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. 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 Water Pumps Replacement Motors [Learn More]