The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11086·Announced 2011-01-06

ITT Water Technology Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Electric Shock Hazard

ITT Water Technology is recalling approximately 21,000 sump and effluent pumps sold between December 2009 and July 2010 due to an electric shock or electrocution hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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/electrocution) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ITT Water Technology, Inc. is recalling approximately 21,000 sump pumps and effluent pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The affected pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket, or Bell & Gossett. These units were installed in new construction or as replacements between December 2009 and July 2010. Specific models include Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST; Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST; and Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC, 2VW, MWP, and MSDS.

The recall is due to an electric shock or electrocution hazard. Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose this risk if touched by the consumer. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 that is sky blue or red should not touch the pump, the water around it, or the surrounding floor area. To verify if their pump is affected, consumers should immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If the pump is affected, a technician will be sent to the home to replace or repair it. For additional information, consumers can contact ITT Water Technology toll-free at (866) 325-4204 or visit the company's websites at www.goulds.com, www.redjacketwaterproducts.com, or www.bellgossett.com.

The recalled product

Product
Sump Pumps and Effluent Pumps
Manufacturer
ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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