Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
Recall 11739 · May 26, 2011 · Paramount Pool & Spa System
30
units affected
30
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11739
- Date
- May 26, 2011
- Company
- Paramount Pool & Spa System
- Units affected
- 30
- Product
- MDX Pool and Spa drain covers
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
The recall involves one pool and spa drain cover, Model MDX, (sold after 12/18/2008). Markings on the cover will indicate MDX logo, a maximum flow rating of 64 GPM, ASME A112.19.8 - 2007, VGB 2008 and include the USPC Shield.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Paramount to receive a replacement cover.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Professional pool and spa builders and installers
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mdx pool and spa drain covers?
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Paramount to receive a replacement cover.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.