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Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard

Published: August 23, 2012Recall ID: 12746Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.

Affected Products

Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Mansfield-Plumbing-Products-Recalls-Bathtubs-Whirlpools-and-Air-Massage-Bathtubs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
TitleMansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12746.12746a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12746.12746b.jpg
Hazards › NameThe grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received 11 reports of grab bars breaking including one report of a consumer who fell and suffered a bruised tailbone.
Products › NameAcrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs
Products › TypeHot Tubs or Home Spas
Products › Category I D68030
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 100
Recall I D1204
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.
Retailers › NameMansfield Plumbing Products nationwide from May 2011 through July 2011 for between $1,800 and $5,000, depending on the product.
Recall Date2012-08-23T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.
Recall Number12746
Manufacturers › NameMansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactFor more information, contact Mansfield Plumbing Products at (800) 999-1459 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mansfieldplumbing.com
Last Publish Date2016-04-25T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

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  • Recalling FirmMansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
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Caution (Class III)
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