CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame-retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap Model # Item # CP1 - 115 540005 CP1 - 230 540015 CP2 - 115 541005 CP2 - 230 541015 CP3 - 115 542005 CP3 - 230 542015 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Contact Information
Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Injuries
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.
Manufacturer
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Recall Number
05011
Product Information
Product Name
Evaporative Cooler Pumps
Product Type
Air Conditioners
Number of Units
About 150,000
Manufacturer Name
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Manufactured In
China