CPSCOctober 29, 2014

Waterway Plastics Spa Drain Suction Covers recall: Entrapment

Waterway Plastics Recalls Spa Drain Suction Covers Due to Risk of Entrapment

Why was Waterway Plastics Spa Drain Suction Covers recalled?

The drain suction cover can become disengaged from the spa wall, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using spas with the recalled drained covers. Consumers should contact Waterway Plastics for inspection instructions and information on receiving a free replacement cover. Contact: Waterway Plastics toll-free at (866) 719-6044, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or website at www.waterwayplastics.com and click on "Recall" under Resources for more information.

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
Designer Pro Series Suction Covers
Company
Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
Quantity
About 26,000
Sold at
Pool and Spa dealers nationwide from June 2011 to June 2013 for between $3,500 and $16,000 for the spas.
Recall date
October 29, 2014
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 70 reports of drain covers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Waterway Plastics Designer Pro Series suction covers with model number 640-52XX S, printed on top of the outside edge of the plastic. The round covers are black and silver and were installed in select spas manufactured by Catalina Spas, Four Winds Spas, Dimension One Spas, and Sunrise Spas from June 2011 to June 2013. The covers are installed on the following model spas: Sunrise Spas Series 989 Aquarian, Bimini (Mermaid brand only), 939 Endeavour, 959 Equinox, Essence 250, Genesis 250, Jewel 250, Legend 250, Medallion 350, S102 (Whitewater brand only), S103, S104, S105, 203LS, 204LS, 205LS, 949 Meridian, 249 Spirit SE, Tonga (Mermaid brand only). Model and series numbers are located on the cabinet panel on the lower right side near the top side control. Dimension One Spa Series At Home Series, Bay Series, Reflection Series and Streamline spas The model name is on the inside of the cabinet access door. Four Winds Spa Series XL Swim Spas XL 12000, XL14000, XL 16000 The model name is printed on stainless steel plates mounted on the outside of the spa. They are usually located on the left panel, using the topside as the front panel. Catalina Spas All models manufactured from 2011-2013.

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