Eight pool and spa drain manufacturers are recalling drain covers after entrapment injuries and even incidents of drowning have affected individuals nationwide. The drains were incorrectly rated in regards to the water flow. Public pools and spas as well as consumers who have these pool and drain covers need to immediately call the manufacturer to get a replacement or retrofit drain cover.<\/p>\n
The manufacturers include:<\/p>\n
A&A Manufacturing<\/p>\n
AquaStar Pool Products<\/p>\n
Color Match Pool Fittings<\/p>\n
Custom Molded Products<\/p>\n
Hayward Pool Products<\/p>\n
Pentair Water Pool & Spa<\/p>\n
Rising Dragon USA<\/p>\n
Waterway Plastics<\/p>\n
The chairman of the Pool Safety Council, Paul Pennington, told NBC Connecticut that flat pool drain covers are bad while domed ones are better. Pool and spa drain covers can cause an intense suction motion that an individual is unable to pull themselves from. If no one alerts staff or is trained in disabling the pool or spa mechanisms, a person can drown.<\/p>\n
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