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

Active Recall Announced October 11, 2011 CPSC #12008

Quick answer

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12008, announced on October 11, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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". The remedy is customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call nidec motor corporation to arrange a free repair.. Affected brands: Nidec Motor Corporation, Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co..

Hazard

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".

Affected products

Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors

Recalled brands

Nidec Motor Corporation, Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co.

Remedy

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

Recall date

October 11, 2011

Categories

Swimming Pool Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12008?

CPSC recall #12008 covers Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 11, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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".

What is the remedy for recall #12008?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12008 is customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call nidec motor corporation to arrange a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Nidec-Motor-Corporation-Recalls-Pool-Pump-Motors-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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