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Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Date: June 7, 2017
Company: Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.

Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report