*** Main Drain Cover RECALL ****

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products on May 26 2011. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

A Little History:

In December 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act required the use of drain covers, as well as pumps equipped with safety vacuum release systems, a mandatory requirement for commercial pools and spas and it was highly recommended for residential use. Most builders and remodels have followed these requirements on residential swimming pools as. This came about after seven year old Virginia Graeme Baker, granddaughter of former Secretary of State James A. Baker, drowned in her family’s spa in 2002 after becoming trapped on the drain. Entrapment can occur easier then you might think and while it is often described as being sucked to the drain it can also include hair or material being pulled in and then tangled trapping the swimmer.

What Should You Do:

We recommend that you visit the manufacturer of your drain covers to see if it is involved in the recall. Most manufacturers have more then one drain type involved so we can not picture them all here. We have included a table of the more common manufacturers.

If you are not certain which manufacturer made your drain covers you can call and schedule an appointment for one of techs to stop by and check by calling 619-209-8939. You can also take attempt to take a picture of the cover and email it to us and we will try and match it based on the picture.

PLEASE DO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SWIMMING POOL IS SAFE.

The following manufacturers have drain covers included in the current recall:

Company	Model Information	Dates Sold	Remedy
A&A	www.aamfg.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
AquaStar	www.aquastarpoolproducts.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Color Match	www.poolfittings.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Custom Molded	www.c-m-p.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Hayward	www.hayward-pool.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Paramount	www.paramountpoolproducts.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Pentair Water	www.pentairpool.com	06/09 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Rising Dragon	www.risingdragonplastics.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit
Waterway	www.waterwayplastics.com	12/08 to 4/11	Replacement or Retrofit

Other manufactures maybe included in this recall please visit CPSC site for a complete list.