[Tommy]

Tom,
While it's possible your fuel pump failed because of a manufacturing defect, I'd look for other reasons too so you don't have problems with your next fuel pump. Here are some considerations. Is your pump higher than the gas level in your tank? If so, it may have trouble keeping a prime and could wear out prematurely. Do you have a fuel filter upstream from the pump (i.e., between the pump and the tank)? If so, you may get the same problem. Do you have the option of plumbing a fuel pressure regulator and return line downstream from the pump? This would reduce fuel temperatures in the pump, extending pump life and reducing the chance of vapor lock.

I've been running a Holley Red for several years without a pump problem. Other than the fact that it's noisy, I have no complaints about it.