A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4351.
The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately. Model Number Product Description QP10 Lawn Sprinkler Pump QP10B Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100S Shallow Well Jet Pump HJ100S-1 Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller HJ100D Deep Well Jet Pump HJ100D-LR Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator HJ100D-1 Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller 20935A000K Individually Sold Replacement Motor Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4351.
Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free replacement of any pumps with affected motors or any affected replacement motors.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Plumbing Wholesalers And Distributors Nationwide To Independent Contractors And Plumbers Between August 2007 And May 2008. The Water Pumps Sold For Between $500 And $750, Depending On The Model, And The Replacement Motor Sold For Between $300 And $400. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4351.
For further information, contact A. O. Smith at (800) 280-8626 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/pumprecall
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Plumbing Wholesalers And Distributors Nationwide To Independent Contractors And Plumbers Between August 2007 And May 2008. The Water Pumps Sold For Between $500 And $750, Depending On The Model, And The Replacement Motor Sold For Between $300 And $400. Recall FAQ
Plumbing Wholesalers And Distributors Nationwide To Independent Contractors And Plumbers Between August 2007 And May 2008. The Water Pumps Sold For Between $500 And $750, Depending On The Model, And The Replacement Motor Sold For Between $300 And $400. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on June 24, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,750 units are potentially affected.