ITT Water Technology Inc. Expands Recall of Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
Recall 07018 · Oct 25, 2006 · ITT Water Technology Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07018
- Date
- Oct 25, 2006
- Company
- ITT Water Technology Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products® Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
- Product type
- Water Pumps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled pumps are general in purpose, but are sometimes used in fire suppression systems. The pumps were sold under the Goulds Pumps, Bell & Gossett and Red Jacket Water Products brands. The pumps can be identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or Series 3530 on their nameplate. Recalled pumps were manufactured between December 2005 and September 7, 2006. They have date code M05, A06, B06, C06, D06, E06, F06, G06, H06 or J06. The date code is the first three digits of the serial number on the pump nameplate.
What can happen
A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard. These pumps were previously recalled for the same hazard in August 2006. The recall has now been expanded to include additional date codes and the dates sold have been expanded.
The fix
Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ITT Water Technology Inc. has received one report of a pump failing to start during a system test. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005 through September 2006 for about $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled goulds pumps®, bell & gossett® and red jacket water products® brand pumps for fire suppression systems?
Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.
What is the hazard?
A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard. These pumps were previously recalled for the same hazard in August 2006. The recall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.