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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.

Recall #
05011
Affected scope
About 150,000
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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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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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok. Units affected: About 150,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 13, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05011.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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