ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-086 — January 5, 2011
Description
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer.
Hazard
"Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA. For additional information on GFCIs, see http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/099.pdf"
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
"If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology on the toll-free number below. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump."
Units Affected
"About 21,000"
Sold At
"Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett distributors nationwide from December 2009 to July 2010 for between $280 to $700."
Importer
"ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y."
Manufactured In
The pump is manufactured in the United States and the accompanying cord was manufactured in China.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.