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Recall 11231 — Pool drain covers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-05-26

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
11231
Date of alert
2011-05-26
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Waterway-Plastics-Recalls-Certain-Drain-Covers

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