WASHINGTON - About one million pool and in-ground spa drain covers are being recalled because of incorrect water flow ratings. The faulty covers could cause people to get sucked underwater. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says at least a dozen people have died between 1999 and 2010 because of the faulty covers.

Eight manufacturers are part of this recall:Arizona-based A&A Manufacturing and Color Match Pool Fittings, California-based AquaStar Pool Products Inc. and Waterway Plastic, Georgia-based Custom Molded Products, New Jersey-based Hayward Pool Products, North Carolina-based Pentair Water Pool and Spa and Tennessee-based Rising Dragon USA.

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.