Nidec Motor Corporation · Recalled
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
- Units
- Approximately 2,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,000
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".
The file
- Sold at
- Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo., Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
For additional information, contact Nidec Motor Corporation toll-free at (866) 278-6920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nidec-motor.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 OCT 11 2011; last revised APR 22 2016.
