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Toys & Games/Outdoor Toys

Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Agency Publication Date: June 7, 2017
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Summary

Nidec Motor is recalling about 16,000 variable speed swimming pool motors sold under the Emerson and EcoTech EZ brand names. The motors were sold between September 2010 and October 2016 for between $400 and $500. The pump control cover on these motors can be improperly grounded, creating a significant risk of electrical shock for anyone nearby. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using the motors immediately and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician.

Risk

The pump's user interface control cover is not properly grounded, which can allow electrical current to energize the exterior of the control box. This creates a hazard where a consumer could receive an electrical shock while operating or touching the pool equipment.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and shut off power to the pump at the circuit breaker.
  2. Check the top of your motor's control box for the brand names 'Emerson' or 'EcoTech EZ' to see if your unit is affected.
  3. Locate the rating plate on the side of the pump and verify if your motor matches one of the following model numbers: M63PWBLE-0121, M63PWBLM-0128, M63PWBLR-0131, M63PWBLS-0132, M63PWBLV-0135, M63PWBLW-0136, M63XZBMA-0139, M63PWBMB-0140, M63PWBMC-0141, M63PWBMD-0142, M63PWBME-0143, M63PWBMF-0144, M63PWBMG-0145, or M63PWBSC-0229.
  4. Contact Nidec Motor Corp. (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 to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician who will install an external ground lead.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Emerson/EcoTech EZ Variable Speed Swimming Pool Motors
Model:
M63PWBLE-0121
M63PWBLM-0128
M63PWBLR-0131
M63PWBLS-0132
M63PWBLV-0135
M63PWBLW-0136
M63XZBMA-0139
M63PWBMB-0140
M63PWBMC-0141
M63PWBMD-0142
M63PWBME-0143
M63PWBMF-0144
M63PWBMG-0145
M63PWBSC-0229
Date Ranges: September 2010 through October 2016

Product Images

Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor

Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor

EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover open

EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover open

EcoTech EZ™ User Interface

EcoTech EZ™ User Interface

EcoTech EZ™ User Interface cover

EcoTech EZ™ User Interface cover

EcoTech EZ™ back view

EcoTech EZ™ back view

EcoTech EZ™ side view

EcoTech EZ™ side view

EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover closed

EcoTech EZ™ top view – User Interface cover closed

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17174
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Sold By: Leslie's Pool Supply and other retail stores, 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.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: June 7, 2017

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