CPSC recall 06-244, announced August 23, 2006, covers ITT Water Technology Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems (about 18,300 units). A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. The notice cites 1 incident report. Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 984-9199, or go to www.goulds.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The pumps can be identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or Series 3530 on their nameplate.
Which products are included?
The recalled pumps are general in purpose, but are sometimes used in fire suppression systems. The pumps were sold under the Goulds Pumps, Bell & Gossett and Red Jacket Water Products brands. The pumps can be identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or Series 3530 on their nameplate. Recalled pumps were manufactured between December 2005 and July 26, 2006. They have date code M05, A06, B06, C06, D06, E06, F06 or G06. The date code is the first three digits of the serial number on the pump nameplate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not pose a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
ITT Water Technology Inc. has received one report of a pump failing to start during a system test. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Installers of fire suppression systems will be contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ITT Water Technology
- Manufacturer
- ITT Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 06-244
- Units
- About 18,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for about $800.
Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red Jacket Water Products Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
CPSC product type: Water Pumps
Recall contact information
For more information, call ITT Water Technology Inc. at (800) 984-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.goulds.com or www.bellgossett.com
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