Pool and Spa Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Imported by Goetas; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recall Date
2022-09-22
Manufacturer
Goetas, of China
Units Affected
About 300

Products Involved

Pool and spa drain covers

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Pool owners/operators and consumers should immediately stop using pools and spas with the recalled pool or spa drain covers and contact Goetas for a full refund. Consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool and/or spa and submit a photo of the drain cover to the firm at [email protected] as proof of removal and to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled pool or spa drain covers after submitting proof of removal. Goetas is contacting all purchasers directly.

Reported Injuries

None reported

Sold At

Exclusively at www.amazon.com from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $10.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Goetas replacement round pool main drain covers with two screws that are sold for use in pools and in-ground spas. The top grate is 7.20 inches in diameter and the bottom mounting plate is 8.14 inches in diameter. They are white and made of ABS plastic. "Listed suction fitting," "SP-1058-B," and "88D9 148 GPM" are printed on the center of the grate. "Use screws to keep grate secured to dram (drain) at all times" is printed on the outer ring of the grate.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28