Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Active Recall Announced January 19, 2011 CPSC #11101

Quick answer

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment is CPSC recall #11101, announced on January 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the vacless svrs repair program. pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact vacless systems inc. to implement the vacless svrs repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. the instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com. Affected brand: Vacless Systems Inc..

Hazard

The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667

Affected products

Pool Safety Vacuum Release System

Recalled brands

Vacless Systems Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com

Recall date

January 19, 2011

Categories

Pools and Water Sports

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11101?

CPSC recall #11101 covers Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667

What is the remedy for recall #11101?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11101 is consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the vacless svrs repair program. pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact vacless systems inc. to implement the vacless svrs repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. the instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Safety-Vacuum-Release-System-Recalled-by-Vacless-Systems-Inc-for-a-RepairReplace. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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