Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-231 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 26, 2011
- Brand
- Waterway Plastics
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Pool drain covers
- Hazard
- Incorrect Ratings
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 50,850
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 6, 2016
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pool drain covers · About 50,850 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.; Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif..
Consumer contact
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 history and context
Waterway Plastics appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Pool drain covers (About 50,850 units). This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Incorrect Ratings.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.