[Recalled] Pool Safety Vacuum Release System — The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole… | CPSC 2011-01-19
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Pool Safety Vacuum Release System |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 11101 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 19 January 2011 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667 Hazards: Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
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