Moderate Recalled June 7, 2017 About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada) units

Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Bath, pool & outdoors

The hazard

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

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

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.

About this recall

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

Product photos

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

Photos: U.S. CPSC