October 13, 2004
Little Giant evaporative cooler pumps are being recalled. The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires with two incidents involving property damage.
Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
The recalled pumps circulate water in evaporative coolers which cool the air in a room or building through the evaporation of water. The recalled units have a light blue motor cap and include the following model and item numbers, which can be found on a label on the motor cap:
| Model # | Item # |
|---|---|
| CP1 115 | 540005 |
| CP1 230 | 540015 |
| CP2 115 | 541005 |
| CP2 230 | 541015 |
| CP3 115 | 542005 |
| CP3 230 | 542015 |
Contact the company toll-free at (888) 271-1369 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday or log on to the companys Web site at www.littlegiant.com/Safety_Recall_Notice.pdf
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
