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Star Water Systems Sump Pumps
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What’s wrong
The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 33,000
- Recall date
- February 6, 2020
- Brand
- Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China, Star Water Systems, of Kendallville, Ind.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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