CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Announce Recall of Pool Filters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-28 · 04072
Hazards
The Posi-Lok™ locking ring, which secures the filter's upper tank shell to the lower tank shell (see diagram), can disengage from the lower tank shell, allowing the top shell of the filter to blow off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Recall
Number
04072
Date
2004-01-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sta-Rite System 2 and AquaTools Filters and Filter Systems
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sta-Rite Industries, Inc. of Delavan, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Pool equipment retail stores and wholesale distribution branches or installed by professional installers nationwide, from January 2003 through October 2003, for between $400 and $800.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
These modular pool filters are designed for use with above ground pools and small in-ground pools. These filters are used to remove particles from the water. The System 2 product line is sold under the brand names "Sta-Rite" and "AquaTools," located on a decal on the upper tank shell. The cylindrical filter tank measures 27 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Sta-Rite System 2 filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with PLM or PLD and AquaTools filter tanks were sold with model numbers beginning with AT84100, AT84150 or AT82130. Serial numbers are located on on the nameplate decal on the upper tank shell. Only filters with the following serial numbers are affected (the 5th character is irrelevant for the purposes of this recall): 1A03_ 1B03_ 1C03_ 1D03_ 1EH03_ 1F03_ 1G03_ 1H03_ 1J03_ If the Posi-Lok™ locking ring has the phrase "Lubricate Tank "O" Ring - see instructions" molded into it, the ring has been updated and no further action is necessary for that filter.