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All product recalls associated with Rio Plastics.
Total Recalls
1000
Past Year
304
Class I (Serious)
34
Most Recent
Nov 2025
Data from FDA, USDA, CPSC, and NHTSA public records. Recall counts vary by company size, industry, and reporting practices. Always check official sources for current information.
May 26, 1993Release #93-073 PRODUCT: Suction covers on five models of "Aqua Swim 'N' Spa." Swim spas sold nationally between 1986 and 1990. Affected models are ASNS-16, ASNS-18, ASNS-19, ASJ-SP-14, and ASJ-SS-14. PROBLEM: Swimmer's hair may become entangled in the suction covers while the swim jets are on. This presents a drowning hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who own one of these swim spas should immediately contact Rio Plastics at (956) 831-2715 to arrange to receive two new suction covers free. The replacement covers are designed to prevent hair entrapment. Until the replacement covers are installed, swim spa users should keep hair away from the suction covers. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rio Plastics, Inc. of Brownsville, TX (formerly known as Pool Technology Ltd.) in cooperation with CPSC is voluntarily replacing certain suction covers on five models of its "Aqua Swim 'N' Spa" swim spas sold between 1986 and 1990. Rio Plastics is taking this action to prevent the risk of hair entrapment and drowning.To date, Rio Plastics is aware of two accidents in which young female swimmers' hair became entangled in one of the suction covers while the swim jets were on. One child drowned. The other child struggled free and sustained injury to her scalp. Five models of the swim spa were sold nationally between 1986 and 1990: ASNS-16, ASNS-18, ASNS-19, ASJ-SP-14, and ASJ-SS-14. These swim spas are recreational products made of thermoplastic/fiberglass, between 14- and 19-feet long depending on the model, that combine an exercise pool with a spa. (A small number of products were sold as 14-foot exercise pools only and did not have a separate spa.) The exercise pool and spa are separated by a wall that houses the control panel, two swim jets, and two suction openings. Each suction opening is protected by a cover designed to prevent hair entrapment. Of the thousands of swim spas sold, about 1300 were equipped with two 10-inch round, white plastic suction covers that need to be replaced. The suction cover was designed and manufactured by another, unrelated company and purchased by Rio Plastics for use in the swim spas. The swim jets located in the separation wall allow the user to swim in place in the exercise pool. Suction is created as water is drawn through the two suction covers, which are designed to be located at the bottom of the separation wall. Hair can become entangled in one or both of the suction covers when the swim jets are on. Consumers who own one of these swim spas should immediately contact Rio Plastics to arrange to receive two new suction covers free, designed to prevent hair entrapment. Consumers may write the company at P.O. Box 3709, Brownsville, TX 78523. Until the replacement covers are installed, swim spa users should keep hair away from the suction covers. CPSC is issuing this press release as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
TX-900A Heater Recalled by Bernzomatic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued September 15, 1987, Revised April 28, 2004 Release # 87-053 Note: Responding Firm Name, Location, Phone Number Change. Bernzomatic TX-900A Heater Recall -- $50 Refund Offered WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, BernzOmatic, once located in Medina, New York (now a brand under Irwin Industrial, located in Wilmington, OH), announced the recall of its model TX-900A portable propane gas radiant heaters last manufactured and sold by the company in 1966. The Commission is aware of 16 deaths and one serious injury that. have occurred since 1972, from asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning that may have been associated with the use of there heaters in poorly ventilated areas. The latest such incident occurred in December 1986. Directions which may be on the TX-900A heater state, among other things: "FOR COMPLETELY SAFE OPERATION, this heater SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS, since all combustion heaters consume oxygen and exhaust fumes can be harmful. DO NOT USE WHEN SLEEPING." Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and contact Irwin Industrial (which owns the BernzOmatic brand name). BernzOmatic is offering to refund owners $50 for each model TX-900A heater returned C.O.D. Approximately 33,000 TX-9OCA heaters were produced and sold by the manufacturer between 1962 and 1966. The heater (pictured) is housed in a blue or green metal cabinet approximately 9 inches wide x 14 inches high x 7 inches deep, with room inside for two 34.1 ounce propane gas cylinders. The name BernzOmatic appears on the front of the heater. The name BernzOmatic, the model number TX-SW and the description, Portable Gas Radiant Fester appear on instructions which may be on the inner side of the rear door. Owners of a model TX-90OA heater should call Irwin Industrial (which owns the BernzOmatic brand name) toll-free at 800-654-9011 for information on how to return the heater and obtain a refund. To determine if your product is covered by this announcement, consumers may call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at 8OO-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054 . While BernzOmatic is voluntarily conducting this recall, it is BernzOmatic's position that its action does not constitute an admission that there has been any violation of any state, federal or common law, nor does BernzOmatic admit liability.
Toy Train With Small Parts Recalled by Electra Plastics NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR RELEASE November 18, 1986 Release # 86-72 Electra Plastics Recalls Toy Train With Small Parts WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Electra-Plastics, Inc., of Newark, New Jersey is recalling the Romper Room Animal Train No. H732R, because the three small balls in the train are small parts and present a choking hazard to children. Neither Electra-Plastics nor CPSC knows of any injuries involving this toy. Officials in the state of Kentucky's Cabinet for Human Resources brought this small parts hazard to the attention of the CPSC. The plastic train is approximately 11 l/4 inches long with an orange engine, a green car with two tigers facing each other and a purple car with two elephants facing each other. The engine and cars each have two pairs of black wheels. A string is attached to the engine for pulling the train. Blue and white balls approximately 1 l/8 inches in diameter are in the middle of the engine and each of the two cars where they can be easily detached. The balls, which are small parts, present a choking hazard to children. Consumers should take the trains away from children immediately and discard them or return them to the retail stores where purchased for a refund. Approximately 5,600 trains were sold since June 1985 primarily - by Pathmark stores and Rite-Aid stores in states east of the Mississippi River. The toy was sold for approximately $2.40. Anyone wishing additional information may contact Electra Plastics at 201-589-2525.
Energy-Saving Devices On Heating Units Recalled by Intermatic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 1979 Release # 79-040 Energy-Saving Devices Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 16) -- Intermatic, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of electrical products in Spring Grove, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling the heating units from approximately 53,000 automatic temperature setback controls, the Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced. The units are being called back because of an integral carbon resistor which may overheat and start fires. Approximately 3,000 of the units are believed still to be in consumers' possession despite the firm's attempts to recall the product since October, 1978. The setback controls were sold as a two-piece kit under Intermatic's private label, "Temperature Tender." The kit includes the heating unit and an electric timer, which enable residential heating and cooling systems to operate automatically at pre-set temperatures in order to conserve energy. They were sold at retail prices of approximately $20 to $25 nationwide. Commission staffers have been informed of 14 unit failures causing 11 minor fires in similar thermostat control devices. In conversations with CPSC staff, Intermatic officials have said that they are aware of one fire resulting from failure of their product. No injuries have been reported. Subject to the recall are the models FSl00 and FSl "Temperature Tender" heating units. The units are an off-white color and measure approximately 1% by 3 inches. They were manufactured between September, 1976 and August, 1977, and between November, 1977 and May, 1978. The faulty units bear a manufacturer's date code within the following range: 396 through 526, 017 through 327, 427 through 527, or 018 through 218. A date code of 396, for example, designates manufacture during the 39th week of 1976. The date code and model number are on the back of the unit. In addition, only those units containing a brown-colored carbon resistor (visible through the key-hole slot in the back) are being recalled. Units with a resistor of another color are not subject to the recall, even though they may bear a date code which corresponds to one listed above. Consumers who own one of these heating units should return it to their retailer for a full refund. Anyone who needs assistance in determining whether their unit is being recalled should write to Department PAS, Intermatic Inc., Intermatic Plaza, Spring Grove, Illinois, 60081. To check date codes and model numbers, consumers should contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772.
December 12, 1978 Release # 78-104 Armour Replaces Safety Caps On Thyroid Tablets WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 12) -- Armour Pharmaceutical Company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Armour will replace the child-resistant caps on approximately 140,000 100-tablet bottles of prescription thyroid tablets. Efficacy and safety of the tablets themselves are not in question and no recall is involved. The firm voluntarily initiated the cap replacement program, which involves only those packages held in its warehouses, after Commission testing indicated that some adults might be unable to properly reclose the safety feature of the present package during use in the home. Regulations under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act currently require that at least 90% of those adults tested be able, not only to open the packages, but also to properly close them to protect young children from accidentally swallowing the contents. In addition to replacing caps on current inventory, Armour plans to continue its on-going safety packaging program to meet its own standards of quality and to assure compliance with CPSC regulations. In presenting this matter to the Commission, the staff acknowledged that upon receipt of the results of Commission testing, Armour promptly stopped distribution of the product in question and took immediate action to investigate and correct the problem
June 7, 1977 Release # 77-058 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7) -- King Athletic Goods, Fairfield, New Jersey, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is offering an update kit to repair a possible defect on the "King Sport" aluminum bat. Commission reports indicate that the rubber grips on these aluminum baseball bats can become loose, worn, torn or otherwise damaged. According to Commission staff, this creates a risk of injury because a bat while in use may separate from a deteriorated grip, may be propelled through the air, and may strike a person. To prevent this, King Athletic is offering the update kit free of charge. Only bats sold under the trade name of "King Sport" are subject to this repair. Owners of such bats are asked to write to King Athletic Goods, 277 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, New Jersey, indicating: the Model Number, Length and Color of Bat, Dealer's Name and Address, and the approximate date of purchase. The appropriate repair kit will be sent to the consumer as soon as possible
Consumers who may have purchased -- after December, 1973, a "Kelsey-Stuart, Inc." 12-volt battery charger carrying model number A-610 should discontinue use of the device. They contain a possible defect which could result in a fatal electric shock.