Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violates Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold on Amazon by Broqixin
Bath, pool & outdoorsDrowning
The hazard
The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.
Incidents reported: None reported
What to do now
Pool owners, pool operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers immediately and contact Broqixin for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to remove the drain cover from the pool, write in permanent maker "Recalled" on the removed cover, and send a photo of the marked cover to broqixinrecall@outlook.com. Ensure all pools and spas have VGBA-compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains.
Contact: Broqixin by email at broqixinrecall@outlook.com.
About this recall
This recall involves Broqixin-branded pool drain covers. The white plastic pool drain covers measure about 7.36 inches in diameter and weigh about 3.84 ounces and come with two screws. "Model 11064W" is printed on the product's packaging.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC