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

CPSC · 08309 · published 2008-06-24

CPSC campaign 08309

Hazard

The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio

Water Pump Motors

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