CPSC recall · Reported October 13, 2004
CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok recalled The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or….
CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps was recalled by Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok in October 13, 2004. Reason: The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical fail…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a re…. Verify recall #05011 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok issued this CPSC recall-The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical fail….
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- agency class
- October 13, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05011 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap Model # Item # CP1 - 115 540005 CP1 - 230 540015 CP2 - 115 541005 CP2 - 230 541015 CP3 - 115 542005 CP3 - 230 542015 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05011 |
| Date reported | October 13, 2004 |
| Date initiated | October 13, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok |
| Affected scope | About 150,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of c…
- Check the recall number (05011) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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