Recalls / 2011-05-26
Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
11740 · Recalled 2011-05-26 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.
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.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
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 drain cover make and model.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pool drain covers | About 11,940 (73 units distributed) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lawson Aquatics
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Independent distributors to professional pool, spa builders, installers.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Lawson Aquatics at (800) 897-6160 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m ET Monday through Friday. Lawson Aquatics is contacting its customers directly.
Source: CPSC recall 11740. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.