CPSCGeneral Alert
Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating...
Published: May 26, 2011Recall ID: 11739Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves one pool and spa drain cover, Model MDX, (sold after 12/18/2008). Markings on the cover will indicate MDX logo, a maximum flow rating of 64 GPM, ASME A112.19.8 - 2007, VGB 2008 and include the USPC Shield.
Affected Products
MDX Pool and Spa drain covers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Paramount-Pool--Spa-System-Recalls-Certain-Drain-Covers-Due-to-Incorrect-Rating-Covers-Pose-Possible-Entrapment-Hazard-to-Swimmers |
| Title | Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11739.11739a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11739.11739b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | MDX Pool and Spa drain covers |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 68334 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 30 units distributed in the U.S. with an estimated 25 installed |
| Recall I D | 851 |
| Remedies › Name | Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Paramount to receive a replacement cover. |
| Retailers › Name | Professional pool and spa builders and installers |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves one pool and spa drain cover, Model MDX, (sold after 12/18/2008). Markings on the cover will indicate MDX logo, a maximum flow rating of 64 GPM, ASME A112.19.8 - 2007, VGB 2008 and include the USPC Shield. |
| Recall Number | 11739 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Paramount Pool & Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Paramount Pool & Spa Systems at (800) 621-5886 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. The firm is contacting its customers directly. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |