ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard
Recall 11086 · Jan 6, 2011 · ITT Water Technology
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11086
- Date
- Jan 6, 2011
- Company
- ITT Water Technology
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Sump Pumps and Effluent Pumps
- Product type
- Pumps
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These pumps were installed in new construction or as replacement pumps between December 2009 and July 2010. The models are: Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC and 2VW, MWP and MSDS
What can happen
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.
The fix
If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett distributors nationwide from December 2009 to July 2010 for between $280 to $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sump pumps and effluent pumps?
If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your.
What is the hazard?
Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.
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.