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CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters is CPSC recall #04072, announced on January 28, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These modular pool filters are designed for use with above ground pools and small in-ground pools. These filters are used to remove particles from the water. The System 2 product line is sold under the brand names "Sta-Rite" and "AquaTools," located on a decal on the upper tank shell. The cylindrical filter tank measures 27 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Sta-Rite System 2 filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with PLM or PLD and AquaTools filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with AT84100, AT84150 or AT82130. Serial numbers are located on on the nameplate decal on the upper tank shell. Only filters with the following serial numbers are affected (the 5th character is irrelevant for the purposes of this recall): 1A03_ 1B03_ 1C03_ 1D03_ 1EH03_ 1F03_ 1G03_ 1H03_ 1J03_ If the Posi-Lok™ locking ring has the phrase "Lubricate Tank "O" Ring - see instructions" molded into it, the ring has been updated and no further action is necessary for that filter. The remedy is consumers should check the filter model plates to locate model numbers and serial numbers. consumers should not disturb their filters and contact sta-rite toll-free at (866) 681-9148 to confirm the identity of their filter and receive a free replacement posi-lok™ locking ring and installation instructions. in addition, sta-rite will reimburse consumers $10 for each posi-lok™ locking ring that is shipped back to them and provide a pre-paid box for shipping. for consumers who are not comfortable with the replacement procedure, sta-rite will arrange to have the affected filters professionally repaired at no cost to the consumers.. Affected brand: Sta-Rite Industries, Inc. of Delavan, Wis..
These modular pool filters are designed for use with above ground pools and small in-ground pools. These filters are used to remove particles from the water. The System 2 product line is sold under the brand names "Sta-Rite" and "AquaTools," located on a decal on the upper tank shell. The cylindrical filter tank measures 27 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Sta-Rite System 2 filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with PLM or PLD and AquaTools filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with AT84100, AT84150 or AT82130. Serial numbers are located on on the nameplate decal on the upper tank shell. Only filters with the following serial numbers are affected (the 5th character is irrelevant for the purposes of this recall): 1A03_ 1B03_ 1C03_ 1D03_ 1EH03_ 1F03_ 1G03_ 1H03_ 1J03_ If the Posi-Lok™ locking ring has the phrase "Lubricate Tank "O" Ring - see instructions" molded into it, the ring has been updated and no further action is necessary for that filter.
Affected products
Sta-Rite System 2 and AquaTools Filters and Filter Systems
Recalled brands
Sta-Rite Industries, Inc. of Delavan, Wis.
Remedy
Consumers should check the filter model plates to locate model numbers and serial numbers. Consumers should not disturb their filters and contact Sta-Rite toll-free at (866) 681-9148 to confirm the identity of their filter and receive a free replacement Posi-Lok™ locking ring and installation instructions. In addition, Sta-Rite will reimburse consumers $10 for each Posi-Lok™ locking ring that is shipped back to them and provide a pre-paid box for shipping. For consumers who are not comfortable with the replacement procedure, Sta-Rite will arrange to have the affected filters professionally repaired at no cost to the consumers.
Recall date
January 28, 2004
CPSC recall #04072 covers CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 28, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These modular pool filters are designed for use with above ground pools and small in-ground pools. These filters are used to remove particles from the water. The System 2 product line is sold under the brand names "Sta-Rite" and "AquaTools," located on a decal on the upper tank shell. The cylindrical filter tank measures 27 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Sta-Rite System 2 filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with PLM or PLD and AquaTools filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with AT84100, AT84150 or AT82130. Serial numbers are located on on the nameplate decal on the upper tank shell. Only filters with the following serial numbers are affected (the 5th character is irrelevant for the purposes of this recall): 1A03_ 1B03_ 1C03_ 1D03_ 1EH03_ 1F03_ 1G03_ 1H03_ 1J03_ If the Posi-Lok™ locking ring has the phrase "Lubricate Tank "O" Ring - see instructions" molded into it, the ring has been updated and no further action is necessary for that filter.
The CPSC remedy for recall #04072 is consumers should check the filter model plates to locate model numbers and serial numbers. consumers should not disturb their filters and contact sta-rite toll-free at (866) 681-9148 to confirm the identity of their filter and receive a free replacement posi-lok™ locking ring and installation instructions. in addition, sta-rite will reimburse consumers $10 for each posi-lok™ locking ring that is shipped back to them and provide a pre-paid box for shipping. for consumers who are not comfortable with the replacement procedure, sta-rite will arrange to have the affected filters professionally repaired at no cost to the consumers.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Sta-Rite-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Pool-Filters-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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