CPSCAugust 23, 2012

Mansfield Plumbing Products Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air recall: Fall Hazard

Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Mansfield Plumbing Products Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air recalled?

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit. Contact: For more information, contact Mansfield Plumbing Products at (800) 999-1459 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mansfieldplumbing.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
Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs
Company
Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
Quantity
About 100
Sold at
Mansfield Plumbing Products nationwide from May 2011 through July 2011 for between $1,800 and $5,000, depending on the product.
Recall date
August 23, 2012
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of grab bars breaking including one report of a consumer who fell and suffered a bruised tailbone.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.

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