The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23750·Announced 2023-04-27

Pool Drain Covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

Vijayli-US is recalling about 116 round pool drain covers sold online that do not meet Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act standards, posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recalled product violates a federal safety statute (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act) and poses a risk of entrapment harm to a vulnerable population (swimmers and bathers, including children). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the hazard is one of direct physical harm and involves a statutory compliance violation, placing this recall in the High category.

Plain-English summary

Vijayli-US is recalling Vijayli round pool main drain covers with two screws. The covers are 6.69 inches in diameter on the top grate and 8.3 inches in diameter on the bottom mounting plate. They are white and made of ABS plastic. About 116 units were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2020 through March 2023 for about $50 each.

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. No injuries have been reported.

Pool owners and operators should immediately stop using pools with the recalled drain covers and remove them from the pool. Consumers should contact Vijayli-US at [email protected] for instructions on how to return the drain cover for a full refund. Pool and spa operators should ensure all drain covers comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and parents and guardians should teach children to stay away from drains.

The recalled product

Product
Pool drain covers
Manufacturer
Vijayli-US, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Pool and Spa Safety
Hazard
  • entrapment
  • vgba-non-compliance
Affected units
116

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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