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ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard

Reported: January 6, 2011 Initiated: January 6, 2011 #11086

Product Description

The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These pumps were installed in new construction or as replacement pumps between December 2009 and July 2010. The models are: Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC and 2VW, MWP and MSDS

Reason for Recall

Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.

Remedy

If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These pumps were installed in new construction or as replacement pumps between December 2009 and July 2010. The models are: Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC and 2VW, MWP and MSDS. Units affected: About 21,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.
What should consumers do?
If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 6, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11086.