Recalls / 2020-02-06

Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

20069 · Recalled 2020-02-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Utilitech sump pump and manufacture label

Description

This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721

Hazards

The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Reported injuries

The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands		About 33,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd.
Importer: Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind.
Made in: China
Sold at: Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, MK Enterprises, online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

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Recalled Do It sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Star Water Systems sump pump and manufacture label

Source: CPSC recall 20069. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.