Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. and Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo., have announced a voluntary recall of approximately 2,000 units of Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. There are currently no reported incidents or injuries. The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and " MODEL M63PWBLE-121.H.P. 3.0, S.F.1.15" is printed on the plate. The units were sold at pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000. They were manufactured in Mexico. Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair. For additional information, contact Nidec Motor Corporation toll-free at (866) 278-6920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nidec-motor.com