Waterway Plastics · Recalled
Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
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.
- Units
- About 50,850
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 MAY 26 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.