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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockOct 11, 2011
Recalled pool pump motor
Recalled pool pump motor
Pool pump motor label
Pool pump motor label

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Hazard

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy

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

Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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".

Sold on

Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Nidec Motor Corporation toll-free at (866) 278-6920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nidec-motor.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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