CPSC Recall in 2020: Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-069

Date: February 06, 2020

Product Name: Sump Pumps sold under Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems brands

Recall Description:

This recall involves pedestal sump pumps that are used in residential de-watering.  The sump pumps are sold under three brand names: Utilitech, Do It and Star Water Systems.  The model and manufacture date codes are printed on the nameplate on the sump pump. Only the following model numbers, date codes and UPC codes of the pumps are included in the recall:   Brand Name Model # Manufacturing Date Codes UPC Codes Utilitech #148009 1017 - 0219 054757098483 Do It #433063 0214 - 0219 009326405087 Star Water Systems #3CEH 0715 - 0219 054757000721

Hazard Description:

The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.  

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 33,000

Incidents:

The firm has received six reports of the recalled sump pumps smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Lowe’s, Do It Best, Orscheln Farm & Home, HEP Sales, Carter Lumber, Theisen’s, Falder’s, Big R, Holmes Lumber, Schlemmer Hardware, Elnes Marketing, JFW Sales & Marketing, and MK Enterprises and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through December 2019 for about $100. 

Manufactured In:

China