Mansfield Plumbing Products Recalls Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-23). Hazards: fall. About 100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12746 |
| Published | 2012-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Hot Tubs or Home Spas |
| Products | Acrylic Bathtubs, Whirlpools and Air Massage Bathtubs |
| Firm named in the title | Mansfield Plumbing Products |
| Firms | Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC, of Perrysville, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Mansfield Plumbing Products nationwide from May 2011 through July 2011 for between $1,800 and $5,000, depending on the product. |
Description
This recall involves acrylic bathtubs, whirlpools and air massage baths sold in various colors and under ten product names: Avalon, Barrett, Baywood, Brentwood, Camden, Castille, Covington, Hampton, Montclair and Reo. The acrylic grab bars are affixed to the interior of the tubs about shoulder height from a seated position. The grab bars were sold in various styles and colors including white, brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, a polished brass finish and chrome.
Hazard
The grab bars used on the products can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Mansfield Plumbing to request a free grab bar repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of grab bars breaking including one report of a consumer who fell and suffered a bruised tailbone.
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