Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-06-23 · 09253
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09253
Date
2009-06-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Crane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, Texas
Retailer(s)
Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
Country of manufacture
United States; Canada
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.