Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings

Recalled May 26, 2011 · CPSC recall 11231 · Waterway Plastics

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

About 50,850

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

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact the 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 web site at www.waterwayplastics.com

Product

Pool drain covers

Manufacturer(s)

Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.

Retailers

Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.

Made in

United States

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