TopHomer Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Sold on Amazon by TopHomerUS

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.

Remedy

Pool owners, pool 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 of the removed cover, and send it to the recalling firm by email at [email protected]. Ensure all pools and spas have VGBA-compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves TopHomer-branded 8-inch pool drain covers that are sold for use in swimming pools. The top grate is 7.2 inches in diameter, and the bottom mounting plate is 8 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic. "Listed suction fitting," "SP-1053-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.

Sold on

Amazon.com from August 2024 through October 2025 for between $15 and $26.

Contact the company

TopHomerUS by email at [email protected] or online at the TopHomerUS Amazon Seller Profile page