Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
Recall 09253 · Jun 23, 2009 · Crane Plumbing
5,500
units affected
5,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09253
- Date
- Jun 23, 2009
- Company
- Crane Plumbing
- Units affected
- 5,500
- Product
- Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool
- Product type
- Baths & Bath Accessories
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.
What can happen
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options: Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or Consumers can choose to replace the part themselves and Crane will provide them with a free repair kit and directions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crane bath tubs with a whirlpool?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options: Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or.
What is the hazard?
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.