CPSCApril 27, 2023

Pool Drain Covers recall: Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker

Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Pickloud-US (Recall Alert)

Why was Pool Drain Covers recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and contact the firm at [email protected] for instructions on how to return the drain cover for a full refund. 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. Pickloud is contacting all purchasers directly. Contact: Pickloud-US by email at [email protected] or via the Pickloud-US page on Amazon.com.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Pool and spa drain covers
Company
Pickloud-US, of China
Quantity
About 100
Sold at
Exclusively at www.amazon.com from April 2021 through March 2023 for about $35.
Recall date
April 27, 2023
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Pickloud round pool main drain covers with two screws that are sold for use in swimming pools. The top grate is 6.69 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.3 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic.

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