CPSC recall 11-740, announced May 26, 2011, covers Lawson Aquatics Pool drain covers (about 11,940 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 drain cover make and model. Recall contact: call (800) 897-6160.
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: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.
Which products are included?
The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.
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 drain cover make and model.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lawson Aquatics
- Manufacturer
- Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla.
- Recall number
- 11-740
- Units
- About 11,940 (73 units distributed)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.
Pool drain covers
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact Lawson Aquatics at (800) 897-6160 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m ET Monday through Friday. Lawson Aquatics is contacting its customers directly.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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