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Product Recall
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment
Pool Safety Vacuum Release System
Recall Date: January 19th, 2011
Type: Pools and Water Sports
Units: About 1,600
Hazards: Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedies: Replace
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using their pool or spa. Distributors and dealers are directly notifying consumers of the recall and the Vacless SVRS repair program. Pool owners/operators who have not been directly notified should immediately contact Vacless Systems Inc. to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. The instructions for the repair are also available at www.vacless.com
Description
The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. As part of the circulation systems, the device is designed to release the vacuum in a drain line whenever a submerged drain cover of a swimming pool or spa is completely covered. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves the following serial numbers found on the weather-proof label attached to the top of every unit: 061040994 through 061041353 071040437 through 071040536 071040570 through 071040574 071040627 through 071041125 081040001 through 081040667
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Vacless Systems Inc. directly at (818) 899-1755 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected] or visit the firm’s website at www.vacless.comInjuries:
Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Manufacturers:
Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
Retailers:
Independent distributors or retailers for professional pool and spa products between July 2010 and September 2010 between $480 and $719.
Distributors:
Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.
