CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2024-07-11

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

24303 · Recalled 2024-07-11 · CPSC page

Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (top view)
Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (top view)

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
TonGass pool drain coversAbout 1,650

Parties

Importer
Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China
Made in
China
Sold at
Exclusively at www.amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23.

Consumer contact

TonGass email at tongass@126.com, online at Amazon.com Seller Profile: TonGass, or call Amazon's toll-free number at 888-280-4331 for more information.

More images

Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (bottom view)
Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (bottom view)
Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (side view)
Recalled TonGass pool drain cover (side view)

Source: CPSC recall 24303. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.

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 · CPSC Consumer Product Recalls