CPSCGeneral Alert
GOETAS Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of the Vir...
Published: September 12, 2024Recall ID: 24361Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
GOETAS Pool Drain Covers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/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 |
| Title | 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 |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1GOETAS.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled GOETAS Pool Drain Cover – with top grate |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2GOETAS.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled GOETAS Pool Drain Cover – without top grate |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3GOETAS.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled GOETAS Pool Drain Cover – side view |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4GOETAS.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled GOETAS Pool Drain Cover – front view |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | GOETAS Pool Drain Covers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 10048 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS, of China |
| Retailers › Name | Amazon.com from March 2022 through July 2024 for about $61. |
| Recall Date | 2024-09-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 24361 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | GOETAS via email at Atlaspool@163.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmGuangZhouShiYiYangKangTiSheBeiYouXianGongSi, dba GOETAS, of China