Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
CPSC recall 11231. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who believe they have one of these drain covers in their pool or spa should contact the manufacturer to determine whether a replacement or retrofit is required. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.
CPSC recall 11231 has the recall date 26 May 2011. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 50,850 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Swimming Pool Equipment.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 50,850 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the pool and spa drain covers models listed below. The covers vary in size and shape, but bear model number and manufacturer name molded on the drain cover: Model 640-81XX V, 8" Ultra Round Model 640-311X, 10" Round Model 640-470X V, 9" x 9" Grate and Frame Model 640-475X V, 18" x 18" Grate and Frame |
| Product | Pool drain covers, About 50,850, Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Sold at | Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers. |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,850Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Swimming Pool Equipment
- 2%
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11231The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 11231. https://recallregister.com/product/683-waterway-plastics-recalls-certain-drain-covers-due-to-incorrect-rating/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11231 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent distributors sell the products nationwide directly to professional builders/installers. The products are not sold directly to consumers.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11231?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11231?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,850