Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2020-02-06. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 33,000Units
2020-02-06Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
- Injuries
- The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- 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.
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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