CPSC, Emerson Motor Co. Recall Dayton Motors
Home product recall 01-504. Announced by CPSC on Dec 14, 2000.
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Announced by CPSC on Dec 14, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If the motor is not properly grounded as instructed, the motor could become energized and cause a shock or electrocution hazard, resulting in injury or death.
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What should you do?
Consumers, with the recalled motor, should unplug it and remove it from service and contact Dayton Motor Hotline for repair information. Notices have been sent to known purchasers.
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- How to reach the firm: The Dayton Motor Hotline can be reached at (888) 286-5220 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The motors were sold under the Dayton brand name. The motors are used in many applications, including carbonation machines and commercial fans. The model numbers included in the recall are 6K361B, 6K804B, and 5K887D&E. The manufacturing numbers included in the recall are MK99C, ML99C, MM99C, MA00C, MB00C, MC00C, MD00C, ME00C, MF00C and MG00C. The model and manufacturing numbers are located on the motor nameplate attached to the side of the motor.
About 3,200 units, as CPSC gives them.
Dayton brand motors.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by The Emerson Motor Co., St. Louis, Mo.
- These motors were sold directly through motor distributors or repair shops, from October 1999 through August 2000, for about $95.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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