About 1 Million Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled by 8 Manufacturers for Incorrect Rating, Risk of Entrapment

On May 26, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of approximately 1 million pool and spa drain covers due to an incorrect rating that the covers received for handling the flow of water through the cover. As a consequence, there is a risk that swimmers and bathers, especially children, could experience entrapment. While it may be shocking for parents and other consumers to learn that not all pool covers prevent drownings, it is even more frightening to learn that the pool covers themselves could cause drownings.

Although no injuries regarding the covers have been reported, consumers are being advised to stop using the recalled pool and spa covers right away. Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers are being cautioned to contact the manufacturer to get a replacement or retrofit immediately.

Manufacturers recalling pool and spa covers along with dates sold include:

• A&A Manufacturing (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)
• AquaStar Pool Products Inc. (Dec. 2008 – Apr.2011)
• Color Match Pool Fittings (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)
• Custom Molded Products (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)
• Hayward Pool Products (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)
• Pentair Water Pool and Spa (June 2009 – Apr. 2011)
• Rising Dragon USA (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)
• Waterway Plastics (Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011)

As Philadelphia swimming pool accident attorneys who have also handled a wide range of defective product cases, here at The Beasley Firm, we understand the devastation that families and communities must cope with after a drowning accident. Considering that already within the first five months of 2011 there have been 55 drowning and 63 near-drowning incidents reported in 29 states and territories, parents and caregivers must be especially cautious about pool and spa safety.

If you have any questions about a recent near-drowning or drowning accident that has affected your family, our Pennsylvania drowning accident lawyers are available to assist you. Call for a free, no-obligation consultation.