The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Pool drain covers
Manufacturer: Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below. The covers vary in size and shape, but bear model number and manufacturer name molded on the drain cover:
Model 640-81XX V, 8” Ultra Round
Model 640-311X, 10” Round
Model 640-470X V, 9” x 9” Grate and Frame
Model 640-475X V, 18” x 18” Grate and Frame
Sold through: Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers who believe they have one of these drain covers in their pool or spa should contact the manufacturer to determine whether a replacement or retrofit is required. 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.
Consumer Contact: If you are a customer that currently has the mentioned recalled covers, contact Waterway Plastics toll-free at (866)-719-6044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer’s website at www.waterwayplastics.com.