Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers

Recalled May 26, 2011 · CPSC recall 11739 · Paramount Pool & Spa System

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

30 units distributed in the U.S. with an estimated 25 installed

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

The recall involves one pool and spa drain cover, Model MDX, (sold after 12/18/2008). Markings on the cover will indicate MDX logo, a maximum flow rating of 64 GPM, ASME A112.19.8 - 2007, VGB 2008 and include the USPC Shield.

What to do

Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Paramount to receive a replacement cover.

Contact

For more information, contact Paramount Pool & Spa Systems at (800) 621-5886 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. The firm is contacting its customers directly.

Product

MDX Pool and Spa drain covers

Manufacturer(s)

Paramount Pool & Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.

Retailers

Professional pool and spa builders and installers

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →