Swimming Pool Motors (Nidec Motor) - Electrical Shock Risk (2017)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Swimming pool motors
Brand
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo. is recalling Swimming pool motors. The hazard is: The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (CPSC)
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026