Hydro Air suction drain cover fittings
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Hydro Air Industries Inc. has voluntarily recalled approximately 125,000 suction drain cover fittings for spas, hot tubs, and whirlpools due to the danger of hair entrapment. The recalled fittings are 3-5/8 inch plastic suction covers located on the spa wall 1-3 inches from the bottom, and they can be identified by three slots on the face of the fitting cover—a middle slot measuring 3/16 inches by 1-1/2 inches and two side slots each measuring 3/16 inches by 1-1/4 inches. These fittings have been sold nationwide since 1979, with most sales in California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. The hazard involves a powerful suction that exists when the whirlpool suction is turned on, and three incidents have occurred involving pre-teenage girls whose long hair became entangled in the drain cover, resulting in two deaths by drowning and one victim who was pulled free.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using their hot tubs, spas, and whirlpools and contact either the company responsible for installation or Hydro Air Industries, Inc. directly at 1317 W. Grove, Orange, CA 92665 (telephone: 714-974-1920, call collect) to determine whether their unit has a defective suction/drain cover and to arrange for a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Entrapment
Hot Tub Suction Drain Fittings Recalled by Hydro Air NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 1982 Release # 82-023 Recall Of Hot Tub, Spa, Whirlpool Suction Drain Fitting Because Of Hair Entrapment WASHINGTON, D.C. --The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Hydro Air Industries Inc., Orange, California, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 125,000 suction drain cover fittings for spas, hot tubs and whirlpools because of the danger of hair entrapment. Three incidents have occurred when pre-teenage girls put their heads under water and their long hair became entangled in the suction drain cover fitting. Two incidents resulted in death by drowning, and in one incident the victim was pulled free. Water is drawn from the spa through 3-5/8 inch plastic suction fitting or drain covers located on the wall of the spa l-3 inches from the bottom. A powerful strong suction exists at the water outlet suction fitting or drain cover when the high speed whirlpool suction is turned on. The Hydro Air suction drain cover fittings can be identified by the three slots on the face of the fitting cover. The middle slot measures 3/16 inches by l-1/2 inches and the two slots on either side measures 3/16 inches by l-1/4. These suction/drain cover fittings have been sold nationwide since 1979. Most sales occurred within California, Arizona, Texas and Florida. Consumers should immediately stop using their hot tubs, spas and whirlpools. They should contact the company responsible for the installation, or Hydro Air Industries, Inc. (1317 W. Grove, Orange, CA 92665, Telephone: 714-974-1920, call collect), to determine whether their unit has a defective suction/drain cover and to make arrangements for a free replacement.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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