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Drain Cover Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with the following manufacturers announced a voluntary recall of certain pool and spa drain covers installed after December 19, 2008. The drain covers pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers. More detailed information is available by clicking on the link below…

http://www.apsp.org/Public/Safety/DrainCoverRecall/index.cfm?parentObject=&SAVersion=401&ndrx=99

For your safety and peace of mind, please check your pool drain covers to see if yours has been included in the recall. If yours is one of the those recalled, you should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on the make and model.

Here are also a few links with images and model numbers to to assist you in identifying whether your drain covers are the models being recalled.

cpsc.gov site with sample photos.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11230.html

A&A manufacturing
http://www.aamfg.com/pdrDrain.php

Aquastar
http://www.aquastarpoolproducts.com/recalled-products.html

Color Match
http://www.poolfittings.com/recalled_models.htm

CMP
http://www.c-m-p.com/DrainCoverRecall2.htm

Hayward (PDF download with photos)
http://www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/Hayward-Pool-And-Spa-Replacement-Drain-Cover-Information.pdf

Pentair
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/recall-drain-cover.htm

Rising Dragon
http://www.risingdragonplastics.com/en/draincoverrecall.html

Please note that drain covers should only be replaced by a pool or spa service professional who has possession of an approved replacement cover so that the old drain cover may be immediately replaced.

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