The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08309·Announced 2008-06-24

A.O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard

A.O. Smith is recalling water pump motors that may overheat and cause fires. Consumers should stop using affected units and contact the company for a free replacement.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries or illnesses have been reported, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co. is recalling water pump motors that were included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors sold separately. The affected motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The recall involves approximately 6,750 units. The pumps were sold through plumbing wholesalers and distributors nationwide to independent contractors and plumbers between August 2007 and May 2008. The water pumps sold for between $500 and $750, depending on the model, and the replacement motor sold for between $300 and $400. The specific models involved are QP10, QP10B, HJ100S, HJ100S-1, HJ100D, HJ100D-LR, HJ100D-1, and the individually sold replacement motor 20935A000K. Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps with affected motors or any affected replacement motors. For further information, consumers can contact A. O. Smith at (800) 280-8626 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com/pumprecall.

The recalled product

Product
Water Pump Motors
Manufacturer
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Water Pumps
Hazard
Affected units
6,750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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