Earthtec Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violates Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Manufactured by Tonyidea

Hazard

The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.

What to do

Pool owners, pool operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers immediately. To receive a refund, consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool, and destroy it, take a photo of the removed cover, and send it to Tonyidea by email at earthtecrecall@outlook.com. Ensure all pools and spas have VGBA-compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains.

Product

This recall involves Earthtec pool drain covers that are sold for use in swimming pools. The pool drain covers are 7 3/8-inches in diameter and come with two screws. They are white and made of ABS plastic.