Houoto 642-2150V Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violate Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold on Amazon by Prosperity goes straight up
Reason for Recall
The drain covers do not bear the required product markings in violation of the mandatory safety standard under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and drowning hazards. The drain covers also fail to meet safety requirements because they are missing statements regarding the service life of the covers and installation and maintenance instructions.
Date Issued
Category
Products
Status
urgent
Issuing Agency
CPSC
What to do if you're affected
- →Stop using the product immediately.
- →Check the model number and any date codes or serial numbers against the specific units listed in the recall notice.
- →Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the remedy at the link in the official recall notice.
- →Do not donate or sell the recalled product.
- →Keep children and pets away from the recalled item.
About the CPSC
This recall was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which oversees the safety of roughly 15,000 categories of consumer products — from electronics and furniture to toys, clothing, and small appliances. The CPSC works with manufacturers on voluntary recalls and can order mandatory recalls under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Consumers can report hazardous products and track all current recalls at CPSC.gov. Injuries involving recalled products can also be reported at SaferProducts.gov.
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