ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard

Recalled January 6, 2011 · CPSC recall 11086 · ITT Water Technology

Hazard

Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE ONE OF THE RECALLED PUMPS AND IT IS PLUGGED IN, DO NOT TOUCH IT, THE WATER AROUND IT OR THE SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 21,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

The recall involves Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Pumps used in residential applications to pump wastewater and sewage. The pumps are sky blue or red and display the brand names Goulds, Red Jacket or Bell & Gossett. These pumps were installed in new construction or as replacement pumps between December 2009 and July 2010. The models are: Goulds ST, PE, PS, PV, GWP, SDSST Red Jacket RSC, REP, RWW, RVW, RWP, RSDSST Bell & Gossett SC, 1EC, 2WC and 2VW, MWP and MSDS

What to do

If you have purchased a sump pump between December 2009 and July 2010 and it is sky blue or red, you may have a recalled pump. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP, THE WATER AROUND THE PUMP OR THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE PUMP. To verify if your pump is one affected by this recall, immediately contact ITT Water Technology. If your pump is affected, a technician will be sent to your home to replace or repair the pump.

Contact

For additional information, please contact ITT Water Technology toll-free at (866) 325-4204, or visit the firm's website at www.goulds.com, or www.redjacketwaterproducts.com orwww.bellgossett.com

Product

Sump Pumps and Effluent Pumps

Imported by

ITT Water Technology, Inc., of Seneca Falls, N.Y.

Retailers

Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett distributors nationwide from December 2009 to July 2010 for between $280 to $700.

Made in

United States · China

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