Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers

Active Recall Announced May 26, 2011 CPSC #11740

Quick answer

Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers is CPSC recall #11740, announced on May 26, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824. The remedy is pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their drain cover make and model.. Affected brands: Lawson Aquatics, Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers..

Hazard

The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.

Affected products

Pool drain covers

Recalled brands

Lawson Aquatics, Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.

Remedy

Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their drain cover make and model.

Recall date

May 26, 2011

Categories

Swimming Pool Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11740?

CPSC recall #11740 covers Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 26, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.

What is the remedy for recall #11740?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11740 is pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their drain cover make and model.. 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 Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers 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/Lawson-Aquatics-Recalls-Certain-Pool-Drain-Covers-Due-to-Incorrect-Rating-Covers-Pose-Possible-Entrapment-Hazard-to-Swimmers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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