CPSC recall · Reported January 19, 2011
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. recalled The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimm….
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Progra… was recalled by Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. in January 19, 2011. Reason: Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures wh…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are d…. Verify recall #11101 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures wh….
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- agency class
- January 19, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11101 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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
Reason for recall
Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy, what to do
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
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11101 |
| Date reported | January 19, 2011 |
| Date initiated | January 19, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recal…
- Check the recall number (11101) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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