Eight manufacturers recall pool and spa drain covers with incorrect water flow ratings that could entrap swimmers. Owners must contact manufacturers for replacement or retrofit by December 2011.
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.
Eight pool and spa drain covers from multiple manufacturers were recalled because they were incorrectly rated for water flow, which could entrap swimmers. This risk applies to all pool and spa owners who have these covers installed.
The drain covers were rated incorrectly for water flow, meaning they might not hold swimmers securely. This could lead to entrapment if water flows through the cover during use.
Pool and spa owners who have any of the recalled drain covers are affected. Swimmers and bathers are at risk if the cover becomes entangled.
Check for the manufacturer name and model number on the drain cover. The covers were sold from December 2008 to April 2011 by the listed companies.
Pool owners and operators should contact the manufacturer directly to get a replacement or retrofit for their drain cover.
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. 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.
Yes, if you have a pool or spa with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage, or if your cover was installed before December 19, 2008. Otherwise, a retrofit or replacement is required.
The recall involves drain covers from A&A, AquaStar, Color Match, Custom Molded Products, Hayward, Pentair, Rising Dragon, and Waterway.
The covers were sold from December 2008 to April 2011.
We’ve drafted a message you can send A&A, AquaStar, Color Match, Custom Molded, Hayward, Pentair, Rising Dragon, Waterway to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 682 — A&A, AquaStar, Color Match, Custom Molded, Hayward, Pentair, Rising Dragon, Waterway Pool and spa drain cov Hello, I own a Pool and spa drain covers that is covered by recall 682 from A&A, AquaStar, Color Match, Custom Molded, Hayward, Pentair, Rising Dragon, Waterway. The official recall notice states: Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
