CHEM-TECH XP Pump System recalled due to chemical hazard
- Starting date:
- April 9, 2020
- Posting date:
- April 9, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-72679
Last updated: 2020-04-09
Summary
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Product:
CHEM-TECH XP Pump System. -
Issue:
The timer in the pump could cause an unintended imbalance in the pH of treated water, which could lead to irritation or burning of the skin or throat. -
What to do:
Immediately stop using the recalled pump and contact the installing servicer, dealer or contractor to schedule an appointment for a free replacement part.
Affected products
CHEM-TECH XP Pump System
Product description
The CHEM-TECH XP Pump System is used to dispense chemicals into a home's water supply in order to provide proper pH levels and biologically safe water. The models and date code (01/09-12/15) are located on the bottom of the pump.
| Models numbers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP015L5HX | XP030L1HX | XP015L1HX | XP030L2HX | XP050L3LX | XP004L54X |
| XP030L4HXCA014 | XP030L4HXCA015 | XP009L4LXR40 | XP015L2HX055 | XP007L2HXGE1 | XP004L7H1 |
| XP009L2HX | XP015L2HX | XP009L1LX | XP004L5HX | XP004L1LX | XP004L743 |
| XP030L5HX | XP004L4HX | XP023L3HX | XP004L1HX | XP007L2HX | XP004L7HX |
| XP050L2LX | XP004L5FX | XP23L5HX | XP007L2LX | XP050L5LX | XP023L3LX |
| XP030L3HX | XP007L1HX | XP030L7HX | XP030L2LX | XP009L4LX | XP030L24X |
| XP007L5HX | XP030L4HX | XP023L1HX | XP015L4HX | XP007L733 | XP007L2LT |
| XP009L2LX | XP007L24X | XP009L1HX | XP015L7HX | XP050L33X | XP048L3LX |
| XP004L1NX | XP015L1LX | XP004L4LX | XP007L1LX | XP004L5HT | XP004L54X |
Hazard identified
The timer in the pump could cause an unintended imbalance in the pH of treated water which could lead to irritation or burning of the skin or throat.
As of April 6, 2020, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 257 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 2009 to December 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Pulsafeeder, Inc.
Punta Gorda
Florida
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled product and contact their installing servicer, dealer or contractor to schedule an appointment for a replacement part free of charge.
For more information, consumers may contact Pulsafeeder,Inc. by telephone at 1-800-333-6677, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m EST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.