Waterway Plastics recalls certain pool drain covers due to incorrect water flow ratings that could entrap swimmers. Affected models include 640-81XX V, 640-311X, 640-470X V, 640-475X V. Contact for replacement or retrofit if needed.
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.
Waterway Plastics is recalling pool drain covers that were incorrectly rated for water flow, which could entrap swimmers. This affects specific models sold before December 19, 2008, and may require replacement or retrofit for safety.
The drain covers were rated incorrectly for water flow, meaning they might not handle water properly. This could cause the cover to become entangled with swimmers or bathers, leading to entrapment.
Pool and spa owners with the listed drain covers are affected. Swimmers and bathers are at risk of entrapment if the cover is not properly rated for water flow.
Check for model numbers on the drain cover: 640-81XX V, 640-311X, 640-470X V, 640-475X V. These covers were sold before December 19, 2008, and are used in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage.
Reach out to Waterway Plastics to determine if a replacement or retrofit is needed for your drain cover.
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.
The recall requires replacement or retrofit only if the cover was installed before December 19, 2008, or if your pool has multiple drain systems or gravity drainage.
No, only specific models with model numbers 640-81XX V, 640-311X, 640-470X V, and 640-475X V are affected.
The recall does not require retrofit or replacement for kiddie pools, wading pools, or in-ground spas.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waterway Plastics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 683 — Waterway Plastics Pool drain covers Hello, I own a Pool drain covers that is covered by recall 683 from Waterway Plastics. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
