Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 21124 · May 5, 2021 · Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21124
- Date
- May 5, 2021
- Company
- Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW model WWB Glow 1/6 HP Multi-Use Pump units with SKU number 57732-WYN1. The SKU number is printed on the yellow spec decal on the side of the pump. The model number is printed on the warranty tag attached to the power cord. The pump is a residential submersible water removal pump with an automatic shut-off feature. When the pump is running, the plug glows green and when it shuts off, the plug glows red. The pump has a black strap for carrying and placing the pump where it is needed. This recall only includes the WaterBUG GLOW model.
What can happen
If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 28 reports of the circuit board malfunctioning, including two reports of minor burn injuries.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and online through www.homedepot.com and The Home Depot Pro through www.wilmar.com from July 2019 through March 2021 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wayne waterbug glow multi-use submersible water removal pumps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.
What is the hazard?
If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.
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.