Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-23). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation, drowning. About 5,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09253 |
| Published | 2009-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Baths & Bath Accessories |
| Products | Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool |
| Firm named in the title | Crane Plumbing |
| Firms | Crane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada, United States |
| Units (US) | 5,500 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation, drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700. |
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.
Hazard
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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