CPSC2011-05-26
Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla.
Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
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.
Sold at
Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.
Affected count
About 11,940 (73 units distributed)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Pool drain covers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Lawson Aquatics at (800) 897-6160 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m ET Monday through Friday. Lawson Aquatics is contacting its customers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lawson-Aquatics-Recalls-Certain-Pool-Drain-Covers-Due-to-Incorrect-Rating-Covers-Pose-Possible-Entrapment-Hazard-to-SwimmersDon't want to check this manually?
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