The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·21124·Announced 2021-05-05

Scott Fetzer Recalls Wayne WaterBUG GLOW Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling Wayne WaterBUG GLOW pumps because water exposure can cause short circuits, posing fire, burn, and electrical shock risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically two instances of minor burn injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling approximately 42,000 units of the WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps. The recall involves all units of the WWB Glow 1/6 HP model with SKU number 57732-WYN1. These pumps are residential submersible water removal devices with an automatic shut-off feature and a plug that glows green when running and red when shut off.

The recall is due to a hazard where water entering the electrical circuit board can cause a short circuit, posing risks of fire, burns, and electrical shock. The company has received 28 reports of the circuit board malfunctioning, which include two reports of minor burn injuries.

The affected pumps were sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online, as well as through The Home Depot Pro, from July 2019 through March 2021 for approximately $130. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.

The recalled product

Product
WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps
Category
Consumer Product — Water Pumps
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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