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)

Recalled April 27, 2023 · CPSC recall 23750 · Pool

Recalled Vijayli-US Pool Drain Cover (top 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 116

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

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. Vijayli is contacting all purchasers directly.

Contact

Vijayli-US at [email protected] 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.

Product

Pool drain covers

Imported by

Vijayli-US, of China

Retailers

Online at www.amazon.com from July 2020 through March 2023 for about $50.

Made in

China

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