Flojet Recalls VAC Pumps Sold With LeBleu 50-Gallon Bottled Water System for Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 07524 · announced January 25, 2007 · Flojet Division Of Itt · 500 units affected
The product
The recall involves Duplex II 115 VAC Pumps sold as a component of the LeBleu Automatic 50-Gallon Bottled Water System. Model numbers included in this recall are D08X000A and D08X000B. A silver Flojet label that includes the model number is affixed to the front of the pump. The pumps are installed exclusively in 50-gallon bottled water that were sold, installed and maintained by LeBleu Corp. or its licensees.
The hazard
A manufacturing defect can cause consumers to receive an electric shock when the metal housing is touched.
What to do (per CPSC)
A representative of the LeBleu Corp. or a trained licensee will inspect all installed pumps to determine if the defect is present, and, if so, the pump will be replaced. All products installed in new home construction, which have not yet been started up, will be removed and replaced.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: LeBlue Corporation directly and through its licensees from June 2004 to November 2006.
Consumer contact: If additional information is needed, please call Diane Forsdic collect at (714) 628-8113 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.flojet.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.