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Recall #05-011 · Published October 13, 2004

Evaporative Cooler Pumps

CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps

CPSC published a recall notice for Evaporative Cooler Pumps from Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK on October 13, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.

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Recalled Evaporative Cooler Pump
Recalled Evaporative Cooler Pump
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

UPC or product codes

010121400054
Additional identifying details

The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap Model # Item # CP1 - 115 540005 CP1 - 230 540015 CP2 - 115 541005 CP2 - 230 541015 CP3 - 115 542005 CP3 - 230 542015 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.

Why it was recalled

The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.

Product and sales details

Brand
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Manufacturer
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Recall number
05-011
Units
About 150,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.

Evaporative Cooler Pumps

CPSC product type: Air Conditioners

Recall contact information

Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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