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
Recall 24361 · Sep 12, 2024 · GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24361
- Date
- Sep 12, 2024
- Company
- GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- GOETAS Pool Drain Covers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from March 2022 through July 2024 for about $61.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled goetas pool drain covers?
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.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.