The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07104·Announced 2007-02-14

Zoeller Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Zoeller Pump Co. is recalling about 2,300 septic pumps with 20-foot black cords due to a grounding problem that poses an electrical shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Zoeller Pump Co. is recalling approximately 2,300 Zoeller brand septic pumps equipped with a 20-foot black cord and a plug. The recall was initiated because the plug on these pumps could have a grounding problem, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The affected pumps were sold by Zoeller distributors nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for between $125 and $375. The specific models involved are 53, 57, 151, 152, 153, and WM48. Date codes 0906 and 1006 identify the affected units; on models 53, 57, 151, 152, and 153, the date code is printed on the nameplate on the top of the pump, while on Model WM48, it is printed on the tag near the plug. The word "Philippines" is stamped on the plug. Pumps that have already been hard-wired during installation, where the plug has been removed, are not included in this recall.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should contact Zoeller Pump Co. at (800) 928-7867 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.zoeller.com, to schedule an inspection, replacement, and return of the affected pumps.

The recalled product

Product
Zoeller Brand Septic Pumps with a 20-foot black cord with a plug
Manufacturer
Zoeller Pump Co., of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Pumps
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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