Safety regulator, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
Recall 01504 · Dec 14, 2000 · The Emerson Motor Co.
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01504
- Date
- Dec 14, 2000
- Company
- The Emerson Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- Dayton brand motors
- Product type
- Electric Motors
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor.
What can happen
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- These motors were sold directly through motor distributors or repair shops, from October 1999 through August 2000, for about $95.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dayton brand motors?
Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
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.