CPSCJuly 11, 2024

TonGass Pool Drain Covers recall: Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker

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

Why was TonGass 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. Contact: TonGass email at [email protected], online at Amazon.com Seller Profile: TonGass, or call Amazon's toll-free number at 888-280-4331 for more information.

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
TonGass pool drain covers
Company
Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China
Quantity
About 1,650
Sold at
Exclusively online at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23.
Recall date
July 11, 2024
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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