WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: | Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems |
Units: | About 38,000 |
Manufacturer: | Franklin Electric Co., of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
Hazard: | The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves the Pumptec electronic motor controller for 115v/230v submersible motors rated 1/3 to 1½ HP Model No. 5800020600 with date codes of 06F45 through 09L45. The model number and date code can be found on the nameplate label located on the right-hand side of the enclosure. |
Sold at: | Dealers nationwide from June 2006 through November 2009 for about $275. |
Manufactured in: | United States |
Remedy: | Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for free replacement of the cover. |
Consumer Contact: | For additional information, contact Franklin Electric toll-free at (866) 841-6039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily. |