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Entrapment / StrangulationJanuary 19, 2011CPSC #11101

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Product
Pools & Spas
Units affected
1,600
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667

Hazard

Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

Injuries

Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.

Photos

Vacless Systems recalled product
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