CPSCGeneral Alert

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Name: Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment
Brand: Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-11101
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 19, 2011Recall ID: 11101Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667

Affected Products

Pool Safety Vacuum Release System

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Safety-Vacuum-Release-System-Recalled-by-Vacless-Systems-Inc-for-a-RepairReplace
Title	Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11101.11101.jpg
Hazards › Name	Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Injuries › Name	Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Products › Name	Pool Safety Vacuum Release System
Products › Type	Pools and Water Sports
Products › Category I D	68324
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,600
Recall I D	568
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com
Retailers › Name	Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.
Recall Date	2011-01-19T00:00:00
Description	The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667
Distributors › Name	Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Recall Number	11101
Manufacturers › Name	Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Vacless Systems Inc. directly at (818) 899-1755 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at support@vacless.com or visit the firm's website at www.vacless.com
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmVacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. - Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/safety-vacuum-release-system-recalled-by-vacless-systems-inc-for-a-rep/CPSC-11101

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordSafety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment