Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands
CPSC Recall #20-069 — February 6, 2020
Product
Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands
Description
This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721
Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.
Units Affected
About 33,000
Sold At
Lowe’s, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen’s, Falder’s, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100.
Manufacturer
Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China
Importer
Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind.
Manufactured In
China