Crane Plumbing · Recalled
Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
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.
- Units
- About 5,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $700–$2,700
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
- Product type
- Baths & Bath Accessories
- Made in
- Canada, United States
- Recalled by
- Crane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 23 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.