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We've created this chart for pool owners as a general guide to aid in identifying pools that may be affected by the CPSC drain cover recall. This chart was developed based upon information provided by the CPSC and the manufacturers involved in the voluntary grate recall. Consult your drain manufacturer’s website to confirm recalled models.

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CPSC News

• August 16, 2011: CPSC creates a Drain Cover Recall FAQ web page.
  
  
• May 26, 2011: Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
  
  
• May 26, 2011: Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
  
  
• May 26, 2011: Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
  
  
• May 26, 2011: CPSC News Release: Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
  
  
• March 22, 2011: Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks
  
  

APSP News

• May 31, 2011: (Video) What Builders, Installers and Service Professionals Need to Know about the Drain Cover Recall. Click here to view this video.
  
  
• May 26, 2011: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE to Pool Trade Associations
  
  
• May 2011: Drain Cover Recall Fact Sheet
  
  
• May 2011: Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers Developed in Cooperation with CPSC Staff
  
  
• May 2011: Installer/Builder Frequently Asked Questions Developed in Cooperation with CPSC Staff
  
  
• May 2011: Pool and Inground Spa Drain Cover Recall Information
  
  

Industry Articles

• June 23, 2011: VGB, CPSC, ASME, APSP, IAPMO, ANSI, NSF, UL ... and we wonder why confusion exists? Pool & Spa News article addressing proposed new pool standard.
  
  
• June 9, 2011: Aquatics International creates Drain Cover Recall Roundup page.
  
  
• May 27, 2011: Illinois State Attorney General Madigan Alerts Consumers to Recalled Pool Drain Covers, Citing Dangers
  
  
• May 2011: Aquatics International: CPSC Issues Massive Drain Cover Recall
  
  

State/Area Specific Information

• July, 21, 2011: Wisconsin Safety & Buildings Division issues statement about plan submittal for replacement VGBA drain covers (see Pool Designers section).
  
  
• July 21, 2011: Wisconsin Safety & Buildings Division adds special note about drain cover height.
  
  
• July 20, 2011: Health Canada Consumer Product Safety Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers recall page