Recalls / 2012-08-23

Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard

12746 · Recalled 2012-08-23 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.

Hazards

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of grab bars breaking including one report of a consumer who fell and suffered a bruised tailbone.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs		About 100

Parties

Manufacturer: Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: Mansfield Plumbing Products nationwide, 800, 000, depending on the product.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Mansfield Plumbing Products at (800) 999-1459 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mansfieldplumbing.com

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Source: CPSC recall 12746. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.