Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands

Date of Recall
2020-02-06

CPSC Release Number
20-069

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 33,000

Distributor
Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind. 

Importer
Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind. 

Sold By
Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100. 

Problem/Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.  

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking.  No injuries have been reported. 

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

Remedy
Refund

Consumer Contact
Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

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