CPSC recall 11-230, announced May 26, 2011, covers A&A Manufacturing Pool and spa drain covers (about 1 million units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Recall contact: call (866) 719-6044, or go to www.waterwayplastics.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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: APR.2011.
Which products are included?
The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the manufacturers' name and model information listed below. Company Model Information (websites) Dates Sold Remedy A&A www.aamfg.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit AquaStar www.aquastarpoolproducts.com Dec. 2008 - Apr.2011 Replacement or Retrofit Color Match www.poolfittings.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Custom Molded Products www.c-m-p.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Hayward Pool Products www.hayward-pool.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Pentair Water Pool & Spa www.pentairpool.com June 2009 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Rising Dragon www.risingdragonplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Waterway www.waterwayplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- A&A Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz., AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif., Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz., Custom Molded Products, of Tyrone, Ga., Hayward Pool Products, of Elizabeth, N.J., Pentair Water Pool and Spa, of Sanford, N.C., Rising Dragon USA, of E. Sweetwater, Tenn.;, Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
- Recall number
- 11-230
- Units
- About 1 million
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.
Pool and spa drain covers
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers should contact manufacturers through their websites above. Consumers with drain covers from Waterway Plastics should contact the firm toll-free at (866) 719-6044 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit the manufacturer's web site at www.waterwayplastics.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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