Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
USWaterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
Recalling Firm: Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
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
This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below. The covers vary in size and shape, but bear model number and manufacturer name molded on the drain cover: Model 640-81XX V, 8" Ultra Round Model 640-311X, 10" Round Model 640-470X V, 9" x 9" Grate and Frame Model 640-475X V, 18" x 18" Grate and Frame
Affected Products
Pool drain covers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Waterway-Plastics-Recalls-Certain-Drain-Covers |
| Title | Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11231.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Drain Covers |
| 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 | Pool drain covers |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 68334 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50,850 |
| Recall I D | 683 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who believe they have one of these drain covers in their pool or spa should contact the manufacturer to determine whether a replacement or retrofit is required. 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers. |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below. The covers vary in size and shape, but bear model number and manufacturer name molded on the drain cover: Model 640-81XX V, 8" Ultra Round Model 640-311X, 10" Round Model 640-470X V, 9" x 9" Grate and Frame Model 640-475X V, 18" x 18" Grate and Frame |
| Recall Number | 11231 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the Waterway Plastics toll-free at (866) 719-6044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer's web site at www.waterwayplastics.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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