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
Recall 24303 · Jul 11, 2024 · Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass
1,650
units affected
1,650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24303
- Date
- Jul 11, 2024
- Company
- Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass
- Units affected
- 1,650
- Product
- TonGass pool drain covers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
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 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. 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 tongass@126.com. 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively online at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tongass pool drain covers?
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 tongass@126.com. Ensure all pools and spas have Virginia Graeme Baker Pool.
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.