Recalls / 2011-01-06

ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard

11086 · Recalled 2011-01-06 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These pumps were installed in new construction or as replacement pumps between December 2009 and July 2010. The models are: Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC and 2VW, MWP and MSDS

Hazards

Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Sump Pumps and Effluent Pumps		About 21,000

Parties

Importer: ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Made in: United States, China
Sold at: Goulds, Red Jacket, Bell & Gossett distributors nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact ITT Water Technology toll-free at (866) 325-4204, or visit the firm's website at www.goulds.com, or www.redjacketwaterproducts.com orwww.bellgossett.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.