Waterway Plastics Certain Drain Covers recall: Incorrect Ratings
Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
Why was Waterway Plastics Certain Drain Covers recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who believe they have one of these drain covers in their pool or spa should contact the manufacturer to determine whether a replacement or retrofit is required. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008. Contact: For additional information, contact the Waterway Plastics toll-free at (866) 719-6044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer's web site at www.waterwayplastics.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
- Pool drain covers
- Company
- Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 50,850
- Sold at
- Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.
- Recall date
- May 26, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below. The covers vary in size and shape, but bear model number and manufacturer name molded on the drain cover: Model 640-81XX V, 8" Ultra Round Model 640-311X, 10" Round Model 640-470X V, 9" x 9" Grate and Frame Model 640-475X V, 18" x 18" Grate and Frame