The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·93073·Announced 1993-05-26

Rio Plastics Recalls Aqua Swim 'N' Spa Suction Covers Due to Drowning Risk

Rio Plastics is replacing suction covers on five Aqua Swim 'N' Spa models sold between 1986 and 1990 to prevent hair entrapment and drowning.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports a fatality (one child drowned) resulting from the hazard, which mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rio Plastics, Inc. of Brownsville, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily replacing suction covers on five models of the "Aqua Swim 'N' Spa" swim spa. The affected models are ASNS-16, ASNS-18, ASNS-19, ASJ-SP-14, and ASJ-SS-14, which were sold nationally between 1986 and 1990. Approximately 1,300 units were equipped with the specific 10-inch round, white plastic suction covers that require replacement.

The recall is issued because a swimmer's hair may become entangled in the suction covers while the swim jets are operating, presenting a drowning hazard. Rio Plastics is aware of two accidents involving young female swimmers where hair became entangled in the covers. In one incident, a child drowned; in the other, a child struggled free and sustained injury to her scalp.

Consumers who own one of these swim spas should immediately contact Rio Plastics at (956) 831-2715 to arrange to receive two new suction covers free of charge. The replacement covers are designed to prevent hair entrapment. Until the new covers are installed, users are advised to keep hair away from the suction openings.

The recalled product

Product
Swim Spa Suction Cover Replacement Program; Hair Entrapment, Drowning Risk Cited
Manufacturer
Rio Plastics
Category
Consumer Product — Swim Spas
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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