Lawson Aquatics Recalls Pool Drain Covers Due to Entrapment Hazard
Lawson Aquatics is recalling approximately 11,940 pool and spa drain covers because incorrect water flow ratings create a possible entrapment hazard for swimmers.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entrapment hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla., is recalling approximately 11,940 pool and spa drain covers. The recall involves covers with model numbers MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, and FI-SG-181824. These products were distributed to professional pool and spa builders and installers through independent distributors.
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover. This defect could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Pool owners, operators, and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact Lawson Aquatics to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on the specific make and model of their drain cover. Consumers can contact Lawson Aquatics at (800) 897-6160 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pool drain covers
- Manufacturer
- Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,940
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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