Quoted from glassbox-design.com
http://glassbox-design.com/2009/red-dragon...pumps-recalled/
"Royal Exclusiv and Proline Aquatics have issued a voluntary recall on the Red Dragon II DC Pumps in 240w and 350w sizes. It is important to note that only 110v/60hz models are effected limiting it to most North American users. The 230v/50hz models have not experienced these problems.
The main RD2 DC problems noted have been around electromagnetic interference, controller failure, and shaft / impeller failure. Proline has the serial numbers to all pumps sold and refunds or replacements for the 240w and 350w (110v/60hz) will be given. Although product failures are never good, how they are solved shows the true colors of supporting companies. Hats off to Proline for handling this swiftly and with professionalism."
btw, i have no connection with Proline, Royal Exclusiv or any distributors of the products from Royal Exclusiv.