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Label on recalled Evaporative Cooler Pump
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
About 150,000
Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Evaporative Cooler Pumps. The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Name of product: Evaporative Cooler Pumps
Units: About 150,000
Manufacturer: Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Hazard: The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage.
Description: The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap:
| Model # | Item # |
|---|---|
| CP1 - 115 | 540005 |
| CP1 - 230 | 540015 |
| CP2 - 115 | 541005 |
| CP2 - 230 | 541015 |
| CP3 - 115 | 542005 |
| CP3 - 230 | 542015 |
Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Consumer Contact: Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage.
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