Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
Pool drain covers
Date of Recall
2011-05-26CPSC Release Number
11-740Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 11,940 (73 units distributed)Manufacturer
Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla.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 Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.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 drain cover make and model.Consumer Contact
For more information, consumers should contact Lawson Aquatics at (800) 897-6160 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m ET Monday through Friday. Lawson Aquatics is contacting its customers directly.Recall Comments
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