Swimming pool motors
CPSC Recall #17-174 — June 7, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-174 |
| Recall Date | June 7, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Leslie’s Pool Supply and other retail stores |
| wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply |
| Pool Corp. |
| Pool & Electrical Products |
| and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500. |
Product
Swimming pool motors
Description
This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. “Emerson” or “EcoTech EZ” is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below.Pool Motor Model NumbersM63PWBLE-0121M63PWBLM-0128M63PWBLR-0131M63PWBLS-0132M63PWBLV-0135M63PWBLW-0136M63XZBMA-0139M63PWBMB-0140M63PWBMC-0141M63PWBMD-0142M63PWBME-0143M63PWBMF-0144M63PWBMG-0145M63PWBSC-0229
Hazard
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.