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CPSCRecalled Oct 11, 2011 · #12008

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Hazard

The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.

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Description

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".

Product details

Product
Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors
Type
Swimming Pool Equipment
Manufacturer
Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. | Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Model numbers
M63PWBLE-121, M63PWBLM-128, M63PWBLR-131, M63PWBLS-132
UPCs
Sold at
Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.
Made in
Mexico

What you should do

Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice