ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems

Recalled August 23, 2006 · CPSC recall 06244 · ITT Water Technology

Hazard

A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.

Units

About 18,300

Incidents / injuries

ITT Water Technology Inc. has received one report of a pump failing to start during a system test. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled pumps are general in purpose, but are sometimes used in fire suppression systems. The pumps were sold under the Goulds Pumps, Bell & Gossett and Red Jacket Water Products brands. The pumps can be identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or Series 3530 on their nameplate. Recalled pumps were manufactured between December 2005 and July 26, 2006. They have date code M05, A06, B06, C06, D06, E06, F06 or G06. The date code is the first three digits of the serial number on the pump nameplate.

What to do

Contact

For more information, call ITT Water Technology Inc. at (800) 984-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.goulds.com or www.bellgossett.com

Product

Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems

Manufacturer(s)

ITT Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.

Retailers

Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for about $800.

Made in

United States

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