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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

Name: TonGass Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapme...
Brand: TonGass Pool Drain Covers
SKU: CPSC-24303
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 11, 2024Recall ID: 24303Category: 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 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.

Affected Products

TonGass pool drain covers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/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
Title	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
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/TonGass1.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (top view)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/TonGass2.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (bottom view)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/TonGass3.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled TonGass pool 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	TonGass pool drain covers
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,650
Recall I D	10004
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China
Retailers › Name	Exclusively online at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23.
Recall Date	2024-07-11T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	24303
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Consumer Contact	TonGass email at tongass@126.com, online at Amazon.com Seller Profile: TonGass, or call Amazon's toll-free number at 888-280-4331 for more information.
Last Publish Date	2024-07-11T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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