CPSC recall 12-746, announced August 23, 2012, covers Mansfield Plumbing Products Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs (about 100 units). The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 999-1459, or go to www.mansfieldplumbing.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of grab bars breaking including one report of a consumer who fell and suffered a bruised tailbone.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mansfield Plumbing Products
- Manufacturer
- Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
- Recall number
- 12-746
- Units
- About 100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Mansfield Plumbing Products nationwide from May 2011 through July 2011 for between $1,800 and $5,000, depending on the product.
Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs
CPSC product type: Hot Tubs or Home Spas
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Mansfield Plumbing Products at (800) 999-1459 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mansfieldplumbing.com
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