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Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover open -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ User Interface -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ User Interface cover -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ back view -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ side view -
Recalled EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover closed
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
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
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.
| Pool Motor Model Numbers |
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| 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 |
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.
None reported
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