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A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled A. O. Smith Water Pump
  • Recalled A. O. Smith Water Pump
Name of Product:
Water Pump Motors
Hazard:

The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 24, 2008
Units:

About 6,750

Consumer Contact

For further information, contact A. O. Smith at (800) 280-8626 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/pumprecall

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately.

Model NumberProduct Description
QP10Lawn Sprinkler Pump
QP10BLawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller
HJ100SShallow Well Jet Pump
HJ100S-1Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller
HJ100DDeep Well Jet Pump
HJ100D-LRDeep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator
HJ100D-1Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller
20935A000KIndividually Sold Replacement Motor

Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps with affected motors or any affected replacement motors.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Plumbing wholesalers and distributors nationwide to independent contractors and plumbers between August 2007 and May 2008. The water pumps sold for between $500 and $750 depending on the model, and the replacement motor sold for between $300 and $400.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
08-309

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