Recalls / 2011-01-19

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

11101 · Recalled 2011-01-19 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Reported injuries

Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pool Safety Vacuum Release System		About 1,600

Parties

Manufacturer: Vacless Systems Inc.
Distributor: Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool, spa products, September 2010, $719.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Vacless Systems Inc. directly at (818) 899-1755 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at support@vacless.com or visit the firm's website at www.vacless.com

Source: CPSC recall 11101. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.