CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
CPSC recall 05011 · announced October 13, 2004 · Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, Ok · 150,000 units affected
The product
The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap Model # Item # CP1 - 115 540005 CP1 - 230 540015 CP2 - 115 541005 CP2 - 230 541015 CP3 - 115 542005 CP3 - 230 542015 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.
Sold at: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Consumer contact: Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.