"Was Pool and spa drain covers recalled?"

Q: "Was Pool and spa drain covers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #11230 was issued on 2011-05-26. 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."

Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings

Source: CPSC Recall #11230

Recall Date

2011-05-26

Manufacturer

A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz., Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz., Pentair Water Pool and Spa, of Sanford, N.C., AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif., Hayward Pool Products, of Elizabeth, N.J.

Units Affected

About 1 million

Products Involved

Pool and spa drain covers

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.

Remedy

Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.

Reported Injuries

None reported

Sold At

Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.

Manufactured In

ChinaUnited States

Full Recall Description

The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the manufacturers' name and model information listed below. Company Model Information (websites) Dates Sold Remedy A&A www.aamfg.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit AquaStar www.aquastarpoolproducts.com Dec. 2008 - Apr.2011 Replacement or Retrofit Color Match www.poolfittings.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Custom Molded Products www.c-m-p.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Hayward Pool Products www.hayward-pool.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Pentair Water Pool & Spa www.pentairpool.com June 2009 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Rising Dragon www.risingdragonplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit Waterway www.waterwayplastics.com Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011 Replacement or Retrofit

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28