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Below is the February 14, 2007, CPSC announcement regarding the Zoeller septic pump recall.  The recalled Zoeller septic pumps pose the risk of an electrical shock or electrocution.  Pritzker | Ruohonen, a premier product liability law firm, provides information on selected consumer product recalls as a public service.  Pritzker | Ruohonen is recognized nationally in the area of product recalls and recently settled a case involving a recalled product for $6,425,000.  To contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or use the firm's online consultation form.

Zoeller Pump Co. Recalls Septic Pumps Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. -  February 14, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Zoeller Pump Co., has announced a voluntary recall of the following Zoeller septic pumps. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Zoeller Brand Septic Pumps with a 20-foot black cord with a plug.

Units: About 2,300

Manufacturer: Zoeller Pump Co., of Louisville, Ky.

Hazard: The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Zoeller brand septic pumps have a 20-foot black cord with a plug. The pumps have date codes 0906 and 1006. On models 53, 57, 151, 152 and 153 the date code is printed on the nameplate on the top of the pump. On Model WM48 the date code is printed on the tag near the plug. “Philippines” is stamped on the plug. A list of specific part numbers, model numbers, date codes and UPC codes can be found at www.zoeller.com. Pumps that have already been hard wired during installation (where the plug has been removed) are not included in the recall.

Septic Pumps Sold by: Zoeller distributors nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for between $125 and $375.

Manufactured in: Philippines (Cord with plug), United States (Septic Pumps)


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