Ecotech EZ Pool Pump Motors – Electrical Shock Risk (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors
Brand
Nidec Motor Corporation, 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 Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo. is recalling Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors. The hazard is: The pump cover is not properly 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
The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".
Reported concern (CPSC)
The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
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