Crane Plumbing Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool recall: Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
Why was Crane Plumbing Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool recalled?
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options: Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or Consumers can choose to replace the part themselves and Crane will provide them with a free repair kit and directions. Contact: For additional information, contact Crane Plumbing toll-free at (866) 876-3632 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.craneplumbing.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool
- Company
- Crane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, Texas
- Quantity
- About 5,500
- Sold at
- Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
- Recall date
- June 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.