Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

Recall #: 12008
Affected scope: Approximately 2,000

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

Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. recalled The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter….

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. in October 11, 2011. Reason: The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.. Remedy: Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corp…. Verify recall #12008 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard..

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agency class: October 11, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12008 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

The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".

Reason for recall

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.

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	12008
Date reported	October 11, 2011
Date initiated	October 11, 2011
Recalling firm	Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo.
Affected scope	Approximately 2,000
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

Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.

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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? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 11, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12008.

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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