CPSC recall 12008
Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-22
On 2016-04-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors by Nidec Motor, citing the pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12008 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-10-11 |
| Published | 2016-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Nidec Motor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors | 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 "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".
Reason
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Nidec-Motor-Corporation-Recalls-Pool-Pump-Motors-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard
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