CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2008
A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire 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…
A.o. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio recalled The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured ….
A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by A.o. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio in June 24, 2008. Reason: The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually conta…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arr…. Verify recall #08309 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
A.o. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually conta….
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- June 24, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08309 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 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08309 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | A.o. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 6,750 |
| 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 recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps…
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