Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
Pool and spa drain covers
Date of Recall
2011-05-26CPSC Release Number
11-230Manufactured In
United States and ChinaUnits
About 1 millionManufacturer
A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.; AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif.; Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz.; Custom Molded Products, of Tyrone, Ga.; Hayward Pool Products, of Elizabeth, N.J.; Pentair Water Pool and Spa, of Sanford, N.C.; Rising Dragon USA, of E. Sweetwater, Tenn.; and Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.Sold By
Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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 |
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
For additional information, consumers should contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at (866) 478-3521 any time, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website at www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall. 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.comRecall Comments
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