Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Chyir Myd; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Recall 22773 · Sep 22, 2022 · Chyir Myd Co. Ltd
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22773
- Date
- Sep 22, 2022
- Company
- Chyir Myd Co. Ltd
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Pool and spa drain covers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
This recall involves the replacement round swimming pool main drain covers that are sold for use in pools and in-ground spas. The top grate is 7.28 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.11 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic. The center of the grate reads, "SP-1030" and "148 GPM." "Use screws to keep grate secured to dram (drain) at all times" is printed on the outer ring of the grate.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools and spas with the recalled pool or spa drain covers and contact Chyir Myd for a full refund. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and/or spa and submit a photo of the drain cover to the firm at myd1928209480@sina.com as proof of removal and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled pool or spa drain covers after submitting proof of removal. Chyir Myd is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Exclusively at www.amazon.com from September 2021 through June 2022 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pool and spa drain covers?
Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools and spas with the recalled pool or spa drain covers and contact Chyir Myd for a full refund. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and/or spa and submit a photo of the drain cover to the firm at myd1928209480@sina.com as proof of.
What is the 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.
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.