HIGH RISKRecall Data: February 6, 2020

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

Junhe Pumps Holding Co., Ltd., of China

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Recalled Utilitech sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Utilitech sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Do It sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Do It sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Star Water Systems sump pump and manufacture label

Recalled Star Water Systems sump pump and manufacture label

Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)

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

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What should I do? (Remedy)

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled sump pumps and contact Star Water Systems for instructions to disable their pump and to obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Star Water Systems at 800-742-5044 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.starwatersystems.com/en-na/ and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Product 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

Where was it sold?

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.

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Quick Facts

Recall Number

20069

Impacted Units

About 33,000

Incidents/Injuries

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

Did you buy this?

Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.

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