The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24303·Announced 2024-07-11

TonGass Pool Drain Covers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

TonGass 8-inch round pool drain covers do not meet Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act standards and pose an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. About 1,650 units sold on Amazon from September 2023 through June 2024 are affected.

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 federal entrapment protection standards under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and poses a risk of serious harm (drowning/entrapment) to a vulnerable population. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard is well-established and the source explicitly states a high-risk condition that has not yet resulted in reported harm.

Plain-English summary

TonGass pool drain covers (Model WGX1048E and ASIN B0CBK7HQQ), 8-inch round white plastic covers with two screws, measuring 7-7/8 inches in diameter, are being recalled. About 1,650 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from September 2023 through June 2024 for $23 each.

The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA). This non-compliance poses an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers should immediately stop using pools equipped with the recalled drain covers. To receive a refund, consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool, take a photo, and email it to TonGass at [email protected]. Pool owners and operators should ensure all pools and spas have VGBA-compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains. TonGass is contacting all purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can contact TonGass at [email protected], visit the Amazon Seller Profile for TonGass, or call Amazon's toll-free number at 888-280-4331.

The recalled product

Product
TonGass pool drain covers
Manufacturer
Oneida International Ltd., dba TonGass, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
  • entrapment
  • drowning-risk
Affected units
1,650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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