CPSC recall 09253
Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool by Crane Plumbing, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09253 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-06-23 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Crane Plumbing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool | The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Crane-Plumbing-Recalls-Bath-Tubs-With-A-Whirlpool-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Drowning-Hazards
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