Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings

This information was sent to us by Community Associations Underwriters and applies to drain covers installed after 2008 in in-ground spas, wading (kiddie) pools, or pools with only one drain that is not a long channel drain.

Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Pool and spa drain covers

Units: About 1 million

Hazard: The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the manufacturers' name and model information listed below.

Company	Model Information (websites)	Dates Sold	Remedy
A&A	www.aamfg.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
AquaStar	www.aquastarpoolproducts.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr.2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Color Match	www.poolfittings.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Custom Molded Products	www.c-m-p.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Hayward Pool Products	www.hayward-pool.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Pentair Water Pool & Spa	www.pentairpool.com	June 2009 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Rising Dragon	www.risingdragonplastics.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Waterway	www.waterwayplastics.com	Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit

Sold through: Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers.

Manufactured in: United States and China

Remedy: Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at (866) 478-3521 any time, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website at www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall. Consumers with drain covers from Waterway Plastics should contact the firm toll-free at (866) 719-6044 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit the manufacturer's web site at www.waterwayplastics.com

City of Auburn - Free Meals This Summer for Youth

Hello Community Partners,

This message comes to you from the City of Auburn Community Services Division in efforts to assist Auburn youth this summer. Do you know a young person (a neighbor, a friend or client) who could use a hand getting a free breakfast or lunch during the summer months? We’re asking for your assistance in getting the word out.

Attached is a schedule in both English and Spanish of locations and times these meals will be offered. Meals are provided to youth ages 1-18 at no charge through the USDA in partnership with the Auburn School District.

The Auburn School District’s Summer Lunch Program has been posted to the City’s website with the full schedule and also has links to the English and Spanish flyers.

http://www.auburnwa.gov/government/news/2011news/Auburn_School_District_Free_Summer_Lunch_Program_Schedule_Announced.asp

We appreciate your support and partnership. Have a fun safe summer.

Thank you,

Duanna Richards
Neighborhood Programs Manager
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn WA 98001-4998
(253) 931-3099 = phone
(253) 288-3132 = fax

Go Mt. Rainier 11-U All-Stars!

Bell-Anderson is a proud sponsor of the Mt. Rainier 11-U All-Star baseball team!

Kent Special Recycling Event

When: June 11, 2011, 9:00am-3:00pm
Where: Kent Phoenix Academy Parking Lot, 11000 SE 264th, Kent

Bring items you can't easily recycle at the curb, including bulky yard debris, concrete, rock and brick, appliances, reusable household goods, confidential material to shred, and limited electronics (no TVs, computers, monitors, laptops-take these to the Goodwill Store on 102nd for FREE recycling any time).

Also at this event, purchase a Composter or Rainbarrel, while supplies last. These units have been so popular in the past and demand for them so great, that we’ve decided to offer them again. Make your own compost to enrich garden soils and catch rainwater to water your plants – and save $ too!

For more information or to download the flyer, visit: http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/recycling/

Relay for Life

Ken Allen, Community Association Manager, is at the top of the brochure for this year's Relay for Life at Renton Memorial Stadium! The relay is taking place this weekend (June 10th and 11th) from noon on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. The public is invited to come cheer the walkers on, and cancer survivors are encouraged to take the initial lap on Friday. Good luck Ken and Irene!

Another Successful Board Training Event

If you weren’t able to make our training seminar last night, you really missed out! It was sponsored by Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Renton and the Speakers were Kent and Keith with CBI Consulting.

We learned about the importance of getting very specific bid specifications, the necessity for proper inspections and maintenance plans. Who knew that a five dollar price difference on a gallon of paint could affect the life of the painting for more than 5 years?! We, as property managers, are here to guide our boards and give them the best of the best in terms of vendors. These guys are the best! They have been in business for over 30 years, are certified on all levels, use the most up to date equipment, and know what they are doing. If you have any questions or would like more information about the presentation, please contact your property manager.

Also, thank you to Jennifer with Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Renton for providing such great refreshments! Mr. Rooter is also one of our preferred vendors and they don’t charge extra for after-hours emergencies.

Thank you to all the board members who were able to make it to our seminar. We appreciate your involvement.