Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-06-07 · 17174
Hazards
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Recall
Number
17174
Date
2017-06-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Swimming pool motors
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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. Model Numbers M63PWBLE-0121 M63PWBLM-0128 M63PWBLR-0131 M63PWBLS-0132 M63PWBLV-0135 M63PWBLW-0136 M63XZBMA-0139 M63PWBMB-0140 M63PWBMC-0141 M63PWBMD-0142 M63PWBME-0143 M63PWBMF-0144 M63PWBMG-0145 M63PWBSC-0229