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Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 6, 2020 · CPSC recall 20069 · Star Water Systems

Recalled Utilitech sump pump and manufacture labelRecalled Do It sump pump and manufacture labelRecalled Star Water Systems sump pump and manufacture label
Hazard
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 33,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering. The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems. The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall: Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.

Contact

Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Product
Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands
Manufacturer(s)
Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China
Imported by
Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind.
Retailers
Lowe's, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen's, Falder's, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100.
Made in
China
UPC
009326405087 · 054757000721 · 054757098483

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

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