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Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

  • Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor
  • EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover open
  • EcoTech EZ™ User Interface
  • EcoTech EZ™ User Interface cover
  • EcoTech EZ™ back view
  • EcoTech EZ™ side view
  • EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover closed
Name of Product:
Swimming pool motors
Hazard:

The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
June 07, 2017
Units:
About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Consumer 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 Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

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:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
17-174

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