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Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings is CPSC recall #11231, announced on May 26, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Waterway Plastics.
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
Affected products
Pool drain covers
Recalled brands
Waterway Plastics
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.
Recall date
May 26, 2011
CPSC recall #11231 covers Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 26, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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
The CPSC remedy for recall #11231 is 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.. 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/2011/Waterway-Plastics-Recalls-Certain-Drain-Covers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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