Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 17-174 Published June 7, 2017

Swimming pool motors

The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard. Manufactured by Nidec Motor Corp. and sold at Leslie's Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 – October 2016 for $400 to $500.

Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor
What you are looking at

Recalled EcoTech EZ™ variable speed pool motor

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerNidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
UnitsAbout 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Made inMexico
Sold atLeslie's Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group
Sales periodSeptember 2010 – October 2016
Price$400 to $500

How to reach the firm

Phone
877-282-0223
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.nidec-motor.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.