Reported Jun 7, 2017
Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Nidec Motor Corp. of St. Louis, Mo.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Swimming pool motors
- Amount recalled
- About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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