How do I know if my pool or spa is affected by the recall?

If the drains in your pool or spa meet any of the following criteria, they are NOT the subject of the recall.

If the drain covers in your pool or in-ground spa were installed before December 2008 and are not compliant with the VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act, your pool or spa is NOT affected by this recall. Most of the drain covers affected by this recall were manufactured or sold after December 19, 2008.

If the drain in your pool is a "channel drain"--it is in the shape of a long and narrow rectangle, (typically 3 or 4 inches by 30 or 31 inches or longer) or if the drain is 24"x24" or larger--it is NOT affected by this recall.

Hot tubs (often referred to as portable spas) are NOT affected by the recall, whether they are free standing, placed in the ground or surrounded by a deck.

Swimming pools, aside from built in wading (kiddie) pools, or in ground spas, that have one pump and more than one drain or a gravity drainage system are NOT affected by this recall.

— A kiddie or wading pool is generally found at public facilities. It is a permanent built in fixture, with its own separate circulation system and a maximum depth of 18-24 inches

— An in ground spa is a permanent, non-factory built structure, typically with a concrete or vinyl bottom, with several return jets.

To summarize, if your drain covers were VGB compliant, and if you have an in-ground spa, a wading (kiddie) pool, your pool has only one drain, and that drain is not a long channel drain or larger than 24"x24", you may need to participate in this recall and should take further action to ensure your pool or in-ground spa is in compliance.