CPSC Recall in 2008: A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2008.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-309

Date: June 24, 2008

Product Name: Water Pump Motors

Recall Description:

The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately.Model NumberProduct DescriptionQP10Lawn Sprinkler PumpQP10BLawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass ImpellerHJ100SShallow Well Jet PumpHJ100S-1Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass ImpellerHJ100DDeep Well Jet PumpHJ100D-LRDeep Well Jet Pump Less RegulatorHJ100D-1Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller20935A000KIndividually Sold Replacement MotorOnly pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump's model number, manufacturing date code and the name "Myers" can be located on the pump's nameplate and packaging. The pump's motor has "A. O. Smith" and model number "C48D52B86" on the motor's nameplate. The replacement motor's packaging has "Myers" and model number "20935A000K" printed on it. Products with an "OK" sticker on the product or packaging are not included in the recall.

Hazard Description:

The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 6,750

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Plumbing wholesalers and distributors nationwide to independent contractors and plumbers between August 2007 and May 2008. The water pumps sold for between $500 and $750 depending on the model, and the replacement motor sold for between $300 and $400.

Manufactured In:

Mexico