Earthtec 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; Manufactured by Tonyidea
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.
What parents need to know
This recall involves Earthtec pool drain covers. These white, 7 3/8-inch diameter covers, made of ABS plastic and sold with two screws, are intended for use in swimming pools.
The recalled drain covers have been found to violate safety standards designed to prevent entrapment and drowning. This poses a serious risk of injury or death to swimmers and bathers, particularly children, by potentially trapping them against the drain.
If your pool has these drain covers, you should stop using the pool immediately. Please refer to the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a refund. It is important to ensure all pools and spas are equipped with compliant drain covers and to educate children about pool safety.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26451
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 211
- Remedy
- Pool owners, pool operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers immediately. To receive a refund, consumers should remove the drain cover from the pool, and destroy it, take a photo of the removed cover, and send it to Tonyidea by email at [email protected]. Ensure all pools and spas have VGBA-compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains.
- Product description
This recall involves Earthtec pool drain covers that are sold for use in swimming pools. The pool drain covers are 7 3/8-inches in diameter and come with two screws. They are white and made of ABS plastic.
- Products and models
- Earthtec 7 3/8 Inch Pool Drain Covers
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from October 2025 through April 2026 for about $15.
- Consumer contact
- Tonyidea by email at [email protected].
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.