Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Swimming pool motors
Date of Recall
2017-06-07CPSC Release Number
17-174Manufactured In
MexicoUnits
About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)Sold By
Leslie's Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500.Problem/Hazard
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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 |
Remedy
RepairConsumer Contact
NMC toll-free at 877-282-0223 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or online at www.nidec-motor.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.Recall Comments
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