Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Imported by Vijayli-US (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23750 · announced April 27, 2023 · Vijayli-us · 116 units affected
The product
This recall involves Vijayli round pool main drain covers with two screws that are sold for use in swimming pools. The top grate is 6.69 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.3 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic.
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 with the recalled pool drain covers. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and contact the firm at vijayli2233@outlook.com for instructions on how to return the drain cover for 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. Vijayli is contacting all purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Online at www.amazon.com from July 2020 through March 2023 for about $50.
Consumer contact: Vijayli-US at vijayli2233@outlook.com or online at the Vijayli-US page on Amazon.com or https://www.amazon.com/sp?ie=UTF8&seller=A1JRUV5LNLJLG1&asin=B07SS1L5PN&ref_=dp_merchant_link&isAmazonFulfilled=1 for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.