CPSC Recall in 2009: Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-253

Date: June 22, 2009

Product Name: Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 5,500

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.

Manufactured In:

United States and Canada