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GOETAS Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by GOETAS
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24361
GOETAS Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by GOETAS
GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS, of China · GOETAS Pool Drain Covers
Product Description
This recall involves GOETAS-branded drain covers that are sold for use in swimming pools. The white, plastic, main pool drain covers measure about 7 inches high and have top grates that measure about 9 inches in diameter.
Hazard
The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection regulations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy
Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools with the recalled pool drain cover; and remove, replace and dispose of the recalled drain covers. Take a photo of the recalled cover and send it to the recalling firm by email at Atlaspool@163.com to receive a full refund. Ensure all pools and spas have Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
None reported.
411 Press Analysis
GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS, of China has voluntarily recalled about 2,500 of GOETAS Pool Drain Covers as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on September 12, 2024. The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection regulations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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