Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 10145 · Feb 18, 2010 · Franklin Electric Co.
38,000
units affected
38,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10145
- Date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Company
- Franklin Electric Co.
- Units affected
- 38,000
- Product
- Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems
- Product type
- Sump Pumps
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves the Pumptec electronic motor controller for 115v/230v submersible motors rated 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP with model number 5800020600 and 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.
What can happen
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dealers nationwide from June 2006 through November 2009 for about $245.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pumptec electric motor controllers for submersible pump systems?
Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.
What is the hazard?
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
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.