Pool and spa drain covers
CPSC Recall #22-775 — September 22, 2022
Product
Pool and spa drain covers
Description
This recall involves Goetas replacement round pool main drain covers with two screws that are sold for use in pools and in-ground spas. The top grate is 7.20 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.14 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic. “Listed suction fitting,” “SP-1058-B,” and “88D9 148 GPM” are printed on the center of the grate. “Use screws to keep grate secured to dram (drain) at all times” is printed on the outer ring of the grate.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools and spas with the recalled pool or spa drain covers and contact Goetas for a full refund. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and/or spa and submit a photo of the drain cover to the firm at [email protected] as proof of removal and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled pool or spa drain covers after submitting proof of removal. Goetas is contacting all purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 300
Sold At
Exclusively at www.amazon.com from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $10.
Importer
Goetas, of China
Manufactured In
China