Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Pickloud-US (Recall Alert)

Recalled April 27, 2023 · CPSC recall 23748 · Pool

Recalled Pickloud-US drain cover (side view)

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 100

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Pickloud 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.

What to do

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 [email protected] 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. Pickloud is contacting all purchasers directly.

Contact

Pickloud-US by email at [email protected] or via the Pickloud-US page on Amazon.com.

Product

Pool and spa drain covers

Imported by

Pickloud-US, of China

Retailers

Exclusively at www.amazon.com from April 2021 through March 2023 for about $35.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →