Monday, July 25, 2011

Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers

Assorted Pool and
In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Recalled

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.

In Canada, Health Canada and the affected companies have not received any reports of deaths or injuries related to the use of these drain covers.

This recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the company name and model information listed below.


Company
Models affected
(consult website)
Dates Sold
Number of Units
Contact Information
Hayward Pool Products Canada www.haywardcanada.com December 2008 to June 2011 2366 1-888-407-9281 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday
Custom Molded Products www.c-m-p.com 2008 to 2011 1282 1-866-478-3521
Waterway Plastics www.waterwayplastics.com 2008 to 2011 1279 1-800-719-6044
AquaStar Pool Products Inc. www.aquastarpoolproducts.com December 2008 to April 2011 778 1-877-726-3671
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. www.pentairpool.com June 2009 to April 2011 763 1-866-478-3521

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately contact the appropriate company 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.

For additional information, consumers should contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at 1-866-478-3521 any time, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website.