CPSC recall 11-101, announced January 19, 2011, covers Vacless Systems Pool Safety Vacuum Release System (about 1,600 units). Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Recall contact: call (818) 899-1755, go to www.vacless.com, or email support@vacless.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Incidents and injuries
Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Official remedy
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
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Vacless Systems
- Manufacturer
- Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
- Product type
- Vacuum cleaners
- Recall number
- 11-101
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.
- Distributor
- Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Pool Safety Vacuum Release System
CPSC product type: Pools and Water Sports
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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