The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard
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Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 16,000 swimming pool motors sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 following model numbers are included in this recall:
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 |
The motors, manufactured in Mexico, were sold at Leslies 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.
What to 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.
Consumers may 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.