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
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-07-11). Hazards: entrapment, non compliance. Models: WGX1048E, B0CBK7HQQ. About 1,650 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24303 |
| Published | 2024-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-11 |
| Products | TonGass pool drain covers |
| Firms | Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,650 |
| Model numbers | WGX1048E, B0CBK7HQQ |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively online at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23. |
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.
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 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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