PureLine 1.5 HP Pool Pump Motors

CPSC Recall #21-731 — March 25, 2021

Recall #21-731 Date: March 25, 2021 Remedy: Replace

Product

PureLine 1.5 HP Pool Pump Motors

Description

This recall involves two models of 1.5 HP electric motors that drive pool pumps sold under the PureLine brand name with model numbers PL1152 and PL2152.  The PL1152 model has a round flange and the PL2152 has a square flange.  The model number can be found on the white label on the top of the recalled motors.  The motors are black.  The PL1152 motors are 11-7/8 inches long and 5-1/2 inches in diameter.  The PL2152 motors are 12-1/2 inches long and 6-1/2 inches in diameter.

Hazard

The pool pump motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 26 reports of motors burning, smoking, or melting.  No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool pump motors and contact Inyo Pool Products for a free replacement.  After replacement, consumers should cut one of the wires connecting to the capacitor and dispose of the recalled pump motors in accordance with local requirements.  Consumers are asked to send a photo of the cut wires to Inyo Pool Products at [email protected].  Inyo Pool Products is contacting all known purchasers directly. 

Units Affected

About 800

Sold At

Online at www.inyopools.com between April 2017 through May 2020 for between $140 and $160.

Importer

Inyo Pool Products Inc., of Longwood, Fla.

Manufactured In

China