Evaporative Cooler Pumps
CPSC Recall #05-011 — October 12, 2004
Product
Evaporative Cooler Pumps
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Evaporative Cooler Pumps. The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Evaporative Cooler PumpsUnits: About 150,000Manufacturer: Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OKHazard: The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage. Description: The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap:Model #Item #CP1 - 115540005CP1 - 230540015CP2 - 115541005CP2 - 230541015CP3 - 115542005CP3 - 230542015Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall. Sold at: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85. Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.Consumer Contact: Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Hazard
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Units Affected
About 150,000
Sold At
Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Manufacturer
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Manufactured In
China