Zoeller Pump Co. · Recalled
Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard
The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $125–$375
- 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 recalled Zoeller brand septic pumps have a 20-foot black cord with a plug. The pumps have date codes 0906 and 1006. On models 53, 57, 151, 152 and 153 the date code is printed on the nameplate on the top of the pump. On Model WM48 the date code is printed on the tag near the plug. "Philippines" is stamped on the plug. A list of specific part numbers, model numbers, date codes and UPC codes can be found at www.zoeller.com. Pumps that have already been hard wired during installation (where the plug has been removed) are not included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Zoeller distributors nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for between $125 and $375.
- Product type
- Water Pumps
- Made in
- Philippines (Cord with plug), United States (Septic Pumps)
- Recalled by
- Zoeller Pump Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Zoeller to schedule an inspection, replacement and return of affected pumps.
For additional information, contact Zoeller Pump Co. at (800) 928-7867 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail Zoeller at customercare@zoeller.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.zoeller.com
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 FEB 14 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.