Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 12746
Affected scope: About 100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio recalled This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various c….

Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to … was recalled by Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio in August 23, 2012. Reason: The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair…. Verify recall #12746 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 23, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12746 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.

Reason for recall

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12746
Date reported	August 23, 2012
Date initiated	August 23, 2012
Recalling firm	Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio
Affected scope	About 100
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 contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 23, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12746.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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