CPSC2011-01-19
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment
Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Hazard
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
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
Sold at
Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Pool Safety Vacuum Release System
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Vacless Systems Inc. directly at (818) 899-1755 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at support@vacless.com or visit the firm's website at www.vacless.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Safety-Vacuum-Release-System-Recalled-by-Vacless-Systems-Inc-for-a-RepairReplaceDon't want to check this manually?
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