Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 7, 2017 CPSC #17174

Quick answer

Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #17174, announced on June 7, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Model Numbers M63PWBLE-0121 M63PWBLM-0128 M63PWBLR-0131 M63PWBLS-0132 M63PWBLV-0135 M63PWBLW-0136 M63XZBMA-0139 M63PWBMB-0140 M63PWBMC-0141 M63PWBMD-0142 M63PWBME-0143 M63PWBMF-0144 M63PWBMG-0145 M63PWBSC-0229 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact nidec motor corp. (nmc) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.. Affected brand: Nidec Motor Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Model Numbers M63PWBLE-0121 M63PWBLM-0128 M63PWBLR-0131 M63PWBLS-0132 M63PWBLV-0135 M63PWBLW-0136 M63XZBMA-0139 M63PWBMB-0140 M63PWBMC-0141 M63PWBMD-0142 M63PWBME-0143 M63PWBMF-0144 M63PWBMG-0145 M63PWBSC-0229

Affected products

Swimming pool motors

Recalled brands

Nidec Motor Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.

Recall date

June 7, 2017

Categories

Swimming pool motors

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17174?

CPSC recall #17174 covers Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 7, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Model Numbers M63PWBLE-0121 M63PWBLM-0128 M63PWBLR-0131 M63PWBLS-0132 M63PWBLV-0135 M63PWBLW-0136 M63XZBMA-0139 M63PWBMB-0140 M63PWBMC-0141 M63PWBMD-0142 M63PWBME-0143 M63PWBMF-0144 M63PWBMG-0145 M63PWBSC-0229

What is the remedy for recall #17174?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17174 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact nidec motor corp. (nmc) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.. 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 Recalls Swimming Pool 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/2017/Nidec-Motor-Recalls-Swimming-Pool-Motors. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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