Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Goetas; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 22775 · announced September 22, 2022 · Goetas · 300 units affected
The product
This recall involves Goetas replacement round pool main drain covers with two screws that are sold for use in pools and in-ground spas. The top grate is 7.20 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.14 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic. "Listed suction fitting," "SP-1058-B," and "88D9 148 GPM" are printed on the center of the grate. "Use screws to keep grate secured to dram (drain) at all times" is printed on the outer ring of the grate.
The hazard
The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools and spas with the recalled pool or spa drain covers and contact Goetas for a full refund. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and/or spa and submit a photo of the drain cover to the firm at Atlaspool@163.com as proof of removal and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled pool or spa drain covers after submitting proof of removal. Goetas is contacting all purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Exclusively at www.amazon.com from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $10.
Consumer contact: Goetas by email at Atlaspool@163.com or via the Goetas page on Amazon.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.