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

Recall 08-309 · June 24, 2008 · A. O. Smith

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-309 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 24, 2008
Brand
A. O. Smith
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Water Pump Motors
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 6,750
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately. Model Number Product Description QP10 Lawn Sprinkler Pump QP10B Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100S Shallow Well Jet Pump HJ100S-1 Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100D Deep Well Jet Pump HJ100D-LR Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator HJ100D-1 Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller 20935A000K Individually Sold Replacement Motor Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • Water Pump Motors · About 6,750 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio.

Consumer contact

For further information, 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 Web site at www.regcen.com/pumprecall

Recall history and context

A. O. Smith appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all A. O. Smith recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Water Pump Motors (About 6,750 units). The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.