A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 6,750 Water Pump Motors. 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.
Recall Details
Product
Water Pump Motors
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 |
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| 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 |
Hazards
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
None reported.
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.
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