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Waterway Plastics recalls Suction Covers
- Starting date:
- December 2, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 2, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-42693
Affected products
Designer Pro Series Suction Covers
Product description
This recall involves Waterway Plastics Designer Pro Series suction covers with model number 640-52XX S, printed on top of the outside edge of the plastic. The round covers are black and silver and were installed in select spas manufactured by Catalina Spas, Four Winds Spas, Dimension One Spas, and Sunrise Spas from June 2011 to June 2013.
| Spa Series | Spa Models | Model Name Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Spas Series | 989 Aquarian, Bimini (Mermaid brand only), 939 Endeavour, 959 Equinox, Essence 250, Genesis 250, Jewel 250, Legend 250, Medallion 350, S102 (Whitewater brand only), S103, S104, S105, 203LS, 204LS, 205LS, 949 Meridian, 249 Spirit SE, Tonga (Mermaid brand only). |
Model and series numbers are located on the cabinet panel on the lower right side near the top side control. |
| Dimension One Spa Series |
At Home Series, Bay Series, Reflection Series, Steamline spas |
The model name is on the inside of the cabinet access door. |
| Four Winds Spa Series |
XL Swim Spas XL 12000, XL14000, XL 16000 |
The model name is printed on stainless steel plates mounted on the outside of the spa. They are usually located on the left panel, using the topside as the front panel. |
| Catalina Spas | All models manufactured from 2011-2013. | |
Hazard identified
The drain suction cover can become disengaged from the spa wall, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers.
Waterway Plastics has received one report of a drain cover detaching in Canada. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 26,000 of the recalled units were sold in Canada and the United States.
Time period sold
The affected spas were sold from June 2011 to June 2013 at pool and spa dealers nationwide.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Waterway Plastics
Oxnard
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using spas with the recalled drained covers. Consumers should contact Waterway Plastics for inspection instructions and information on receiving a free replacement cover.
For more information, consumers can contact Waterway Plastics toll-free at 1-866-719-6044, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit Waterway Plastics website and click on “Recall” under Resources for more information.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.