CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps
Source: CPSC Recall #05011
Recall Date
2004-10-13
Manufacturer
Little Giant Pump Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Units Affected
About 150,000
Products Involved
Evaporative Cooler Pumps
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the pump immediately and contact Little Giant to receive a replacement cap and instructions free of charge.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 26 reports of pump fires, with two incidents involving property damage.
Sold At
Industrial/HVAC distributors and hardware stores sold the pumps from February 2003 through August 2004 for between $35 and $85.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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 Units with beige motor caps are not included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28