CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors

Recalled December 14, 2000 · CPSC recall 01504 · Emerson Motor

Hazard

If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.

Units

About 3,200

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor.

What to do

Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.

Contact

The Dayton Motor Hotline can be reached at (888) 286-5220 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Dayton brand motors

Manufacturer(s)

The Emerson Motor Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

These motors were sold directly through motor distributors or repair shops, from October 1999 through August 2000, for about $95.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →