Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recalled 2017-06-07. Electric shock hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 16,000Units
2017-06-07Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. "Emerson" or "EcoTech EZ" is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Model Numbers M63PWBLE-0121 M63PWBLM-0128 M63PWBLR-0131 M63PWBLS-0132 M63PWBLV-0135 M63PWBLW-0136 M63XZBMA-0139 M63PWBMB-0140 M63PWBMC-0141 M63PWBMD-0142 M63PWBME-0143 M63PWBMF-0144 M63PWBMG-0145 M63PWBSC-0229
- The hazard
- The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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