TonGass Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by TonGass

Recalled July 11, 2024 · CPSC recall 24303 · TonGass

Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (top view)

Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (bottom view)

Recalled TonGass pool 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 1,650

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves TonGass 8-inch round pool drain covers (Model WGX1048E and ASIN B0CBK7HQQ) sold for use in swimming pools. The drains have two screws and are white and made of plastic. The drain covers measure 7-7/8 inches in diameter.

What to do

Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers. To receive a refund, consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool, take a photo, and send it to the recalling firm by email at [email protected]. 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. TonGass is contacting all purchasers directly.

Contact

TonGass email at [email protected], online at Amazon.com Seller Profile: TonGass, or call Amazon's toll-free number at 888-280-4331 for more information.

Product

TonGass pool drain covers

Imported by

Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China

Retailers

Exclusively online at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23.

Made in

China

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