CPSCGeneral Alert
Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool an...
Published: April 27, 2023Recall ID: 23748Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Pickloud 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.
Affected Products
Pool and spa drain covers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Pool-Drain-Covers-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Virginia-Graeme-Baker-Pool-and-Spa-Safety-Act-Imported-by-Pickloud-US-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Pickloud-US (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/drain-cover.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Pickloud-US drain cover |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/side-view-drain-cover.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Pickloud-US drain cover (side view) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Pool and spa drain covers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100 |
| Recall I D | 9608 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 Jdbvxaa@hotmail.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. Pickloud is contacting all purchasers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Pickloud-US, of China |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively at www.amazon.com from April 2021 through March 2023 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2023-04-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Pickloud 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. |
| Recall Number | 23748 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Pickloud-US by email at Jdbvxaa@hotmail.com or via the Pickloud-US page on Amazon.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-04-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |