The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07524·Announced 2007-01-25

Flojet VAC Pumps Recalled for Electric Shock Hazard in Water Systems

Flojet recalls Duplex II 115 VAC pumps used in LeBleu water systems due to a manufacturing defect that can cause electric shock.

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 (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Flojet Division of ITT Corp. is recalling Duplex II 115 VAC Pumps that were sold as components of the LeBleu Automatic 50-Gallon Bottled Water System. The recall includes model numbers D08X000A and D08X000B, which are identified by a silver Flojet label on the front of the pump. Approximately 500 units were sold by LeBleu Corporation and its licensees from June 2004 to November 2006.

A manufacturing defect in the pumps can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

A representative of LeBleu Corp. or a trained licensee will inspect installed pumps to determine if the defect is present and replace them if necessary. Pumps installed in new home construction that have not yet been started up will be removed and replaced. Consumers can contact Diane Forsdic at (714) 628-8113 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Flojet duplex II 115 VAC Pump, a component of the LeBleu Automatic 50-Gallon Bottled Water System
Manufacturer
Flojet Division of ITT Corp., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Pumps
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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