The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17174·Announced 2017-06-07

Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Nidec Motor Corp. is recalling about 16,000 swimming pool motors because the pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing 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 aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nidec Motor Corp. of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 16,000 variable speed swimming pool motors manufactured in Mexico. The recall involves motors with a programmable user interface on the top, where "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on the control box. Specific model numbers are listed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump.

The recalled motors present an electrical shock hazard because the pump control cover can be improperly grounded. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were sold at Leslie's Pool Supply, other retail stores, and wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500. Additionally, about 22 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead. Consumers can contact NMC toll-free at 877-282-0223 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or online at www.nidec-motor.com and click on "RECALL" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Swimming pool motors
Manufacturer
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Swimming Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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