Little Giant Pump Co. Recall of Cooler Pumps October 13, 2004

Little Giant Pump Co. Announces Recall of Cooler Pumps

Name of product: Evaporative Cooler Pumps

Units: About 150,000

Manufacturer: Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK

Hazard: 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.

Description: 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 – 115540005
CP1 – 230540015
CP2 – 115541005
CP2 – 230541015
CP3 – 115542005
CP3 – 230542015

Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.

Consumer Contact: 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 or log on to the company’s Web site at www.littlegiant.com/Safety_Recall_Notice.pdf