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Product recall · CPSCMay 26, 2011Highest risk
Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.
Who to contact: For additional information, consumers should contact manufacturers through their websites above. Consumers with drain covers from Waterway Plastics should contact the firm toll-free at (866) 719-6044 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit the manufacturer's web site at www.waterwayplastics.com
The product
The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the manufacturers' name and model information listed below. Company Model Information (websites) Dates Sold Remedy A&A www.aamfg.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit AquaStar www.aquastarpoolproducts.com Dec. 2008 - Apr.2011 Replacement or Retrofit Color Match www.poolfittings.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Custom Molded Products www.c-m-p.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Hayward Pool Products www.hayward-pool.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Pentair Water Pool & Spa www.pentairpool.com June 2009 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Rising Dragon www.risingdragonplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Waterway www.waterwayplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit
Details
- Units affected
- About 1 million
- Recall date
- May 26, 2011
- Brand
- A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz., AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif., Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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