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Emerson Motor Co. · Recalled

CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors

Electric shock

If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Units
About 3,200
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$95
Remedy
See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor.

The file

Sold at
These motors were sold directly through motor distributors or repair shops, from October 1999 through August 2000, for about $95.
Product type
Electric Motors
Made in
Not stated
Recalled by
The Emerson Motor Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.

The Dayton Motor Hotline can be reached at (888) 286-5220 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated DEC 14 2000; last revised APR 09 2026.

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