Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Goetas; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

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.

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

Exclusively at www.amazon.com from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $10.

Contact the company

Goetas by email at [email protected] or via the Goetas page on Amazon.com.