Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls Multi-Use Water Pumps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Is my product affected?

WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling all WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW model WWB Glow 1/6 HP Multi-Use Pump units with SKU number 57732-WYN1. These residential submersible water removal pumps have a glowing plug that indicates operation status (green when running, red when shut off) and include a black carrying strap. The pumps are affected by a defect where water can enter the electrical circuit board, creating fire, burn, and electrical shock hazards.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the affected pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump. Consumers can identify the recalled model by checking the SKU number printed on the yellow spec decal on the pump's side and confirming the model number on the warranty tag attached to the power cord.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If water gets into the electrical circuit board, it can short circuit, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.

Details from the source

This recall involves all WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW model WWB Glow 1/6 HP Multi-Use Pump units with SKU number 57732-WYN1. The SKU number is printed on the yellow spec decal on the side of the pump. The model number is printed on the warranty tag attached to the power cord. The pump is a residential submersible water removal pump with an automatic shut-off feature. When the pump is running, the plug glows green and when it shuts off, the plug glows red. The pump has a black strap for carrying and placing the pump where it is needed. This recall only includes the WaterBUG GLOW model.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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