Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
CPSC recall 09253. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options: Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or Consumers can choose to replace the part themselves and Crane will provide them with a free repair kit and directions.
CPSC recall 09253 has the recall date 23 Jun 2009. The notice names the firm Crane Plumbing. The recall has about 5,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Baths & Bath Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,500 |
| Description | The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve. |
| Product | Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool, About 5,500, Baths & Bath Accessories |
| Sold at | Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700. |
| Manufacturer | Crane Plumbing LLC |
| Made in | United States, Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,500Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Baths & Bath Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Crane Plumbing
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09253. https://recallregister.com/product/5346-crane-plumbing-recalls-bath-tubs-with-a-whirlpool-due-to-entrapment-an/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 09253 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09253?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States, Canada