Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Nidec-Motor-Recalls-Swimming-Pool-Motors 

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Swimming pool motors

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

Remedy: Repair

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.

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

Units: About 16,000 ( in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)

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.

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: Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63456r-eng.php 

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