CPSC Recall in 2017: Nidec Motor Recalls Swimming Pool Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-174

Date: June 07, 2017

Product Name: Swimming pool motors

Recall Description:

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.Pool Motor Model NumbersM63PWBLE-0121M63PWBLM-0128M63PWBLR-0131M63PWBLS-0132M63PWBLV-0135M63PWBLW-0136M63XZBMA-0139M63PWBMB-0140M63PWBMC-0141M63PWBMD-0142M63PWBME-0143M63PWBMF-0144M63PWBMG-0145M63PWBSC-0229

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Leslie’s Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500.

Manufactured In:

Mexico