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)
Recall 23750 · Apr 27, 2023 · Vijayli-US
116
units affected
116
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23750
- Date
- Apr 27, 2023
- Company
- Vijayli-US
- Units affected
- 116
- Product
- Pool drain covers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
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 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 with the recalled pool drain covers. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and contact the firm at vijayli2233@outlook.com 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at www.amazon.com from July 2020 through March 2023 for about $50.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pool drain covers?
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 vijayli2233@outlook.com for instructions on how to return the drain cover for a full refund. Ensure all pools and spas have Virginia.
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.