Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 6, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

20069

Brand / firm

Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100.

Why it was recalled

The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

What was recalled

This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.