Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Recall date

June 7, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17174

Brand / firm

Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. 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 M63PWBSC-0229

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.