CPSC recall · Reported February 6, 2020
Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The su….
Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China in February 6, 2020. Reason: The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water System…. Verify recall #20069 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire..
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- agency class
- February 6, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20069 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.
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Product description
This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721
Reason for recall
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20069 |
| Date reported | February 6, 2020 |
| Date initiated | February 6, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 33,000 |
| 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 immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump…
- Check the recall number (20069) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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