Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard

The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 10145
Affected scope: About 38,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Franklin Electric Co., of Bluffton, Ind. recalled This recall involves the Pumptec electronic motor controller for 115v/230v submersible mo….

Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock… was recalled by Franklin Electric Co., of Bluffton, Ind. in February 18, 2010. Reason: The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or pe…. Verify recall #10145 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Franklin Electric Co., of Bluffton, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: February 18, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10145 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the Pumptec electronic motor controller for 115v/230v submersible motors rated 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP with model number 5800020600 and date codes of 06F45 through 09L45. The model number and date code can be found on the nameplate label located on the right-hand side of the enclosure.

Reason for recall

The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.

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	10145
Date reported	February 18, 2010
Date initiated	February 18, 2010
Recalling firm	Franklin Electric Co., of Bluffton, Ind.
Affected scope	About 38,000
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 not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact th…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10145.

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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