June 23, 2009 
Crane Plumbing is recalling about 5,500 whirlpool bath tubs. The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bathers hair in the openings, causing the bathers head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.
The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.
The tubs were sold at home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options:
1. Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or
For additional information, contact Crane Plumbing toll-free at (866) 876-3632 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.craneplumbing.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
