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October
11, U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission
– (National)
Nidec Motor Corporation recalls
pool pump motors due to electrical shock hazard.
The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nidec Motor
Corporation, October 11 announced a voluntary recall of about 2,000
Ecotech EZ Variable Speed pool pump motors. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The
pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
The pumps were sold at pool motor distributors, pool dealers, and pump
manufacturers nationwide from
September 2010
through August 2011.
Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and
call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
Source:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12008.html
Submitted by:
James A. Rose
Regional Threat Preparedness Coordinator
Regional Threat Preparedness Unit
Mid-Ohio
Valley Health Department |
