CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters
CPSC recall 04072. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The Posi-Lok™ locking ring, which secures the filter's upper tank shell to the lower tank shell (see diagram), can disengage from the lower tank shell, allowing the top shell of the filter to blow off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should check the filter model plates to locate model numbers and serial numbers. Consumers should not disturb their filters and contact Sta-Rite toll-free at (866) 681-9148 to confirm the identity of their filter and receive a free replacement Posi-Lok™ locking ring and installation instructions. In addition, Sta-Rite will reimburse consumers $10 for each Posi-Lok™ locking ring that is shipped back to them and provide a pre-paid box for shipping. For consumers who are not comfortable with the replacement procedure, Sta-Rite will arrange to have the affected filters professionally repaired at no cost to the consumers.
CPSC recall 04072 has the recall date 28 Jan 2004. The notice names the firm Sta-Rite Industries. The recall has about 8,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Swimming Pool Items.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sta-Rite has received three reports of the upper tank shell blowing off, including two reports of minor scratches and bruises to hands and/or arms of individuals servicing the filters. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,500 |
| Description | These modular pool filters are designed for use with above ground pools and small in-ground pools. These filters are used to remove particles from the water. The System 2 product line is sold under the brand names "Sta-Rite" and "AquaTools," located on a decal on the upper tank shell. The cylindrical filter tank measures 27 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Sta-Rite System 2 filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with PLM or PLD and AquaTools filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with AT84100, AT84150 or AT82130. Serial numbers are located on on the nameplate decal on the upper tank shell. Only filters with the following serial numbers are affected (the 5th character is irrelevant for the purposes of this recall): 1A03_ 1B03_ 1C03_ 1D03_ 1EH03_ 1F03_ 1G03_ 1H03_ 1J03_ If the Posi-Lok™ locking ring has the phrase "Lubricate Tank "O" Ring - see instructions" molded into it, the ring has been updated and no further action is necessary for that filter. |
| Product | Sta-Rite System 2 and AquaTools Filters and Filter Systems, 8,500, Swimming Pool Items |
| Sold at | Pool equipment retail stores and wholesale distribution branches or installed by professional installers nationwide, from January 2003 through October 2003, for between $400 and $800. |
| Manufacturer | Sta-Rite Industries, Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Swimming Pool Items
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sta-Rite Industries
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2000 | CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers |
| 16 Jan 1997 | Pool Fittings Recall by Sta-Rite Industries |
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- CPSC recall notice 04072The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04072. https://recallregister.com/product/2562-cpsc-sta-rite-industries-announce-recall-of-pool-filters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04072 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sta-Rite has received three reports of the upper tank shell blowing off, including two reports of minor scratches and bruises to hands and/or arms of individuals servicing the filters.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pool equipment retail stores and wholesale distribution branches or installed by professional installers nationwide, from January 2003 through October 2003, for between $400 and $800.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04072?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
8,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States