Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Pre...
CPSC Recall #11-101 — January 18, 2011
Description
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com
Units Affected
"About 1,600"
Sold At
Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.
Manufacturer
"Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif."
Manufactured In
United States