A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
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 Number Product Description QP10 Lawn Sprinkler Pump QP10B Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100S Shallow Well Jet Pump HJ100S-1 Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100D Deep Well Jet Pump HJ100D-LR Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator HJ100D-1 Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller 20935A000K Individually 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.
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
Mexico
Where it was sold
- 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.
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