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
CPSC recall 24361 · announced September 12, 2024 · Guangzhoushiyiyangkangtishebeiyouxiangongsi, Dba Goetas · 2,500 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Amazon.com from March 2022 through July 2024 for about $61.
Consumer contact: GOETAS via email at Atlaspool@163.com 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.