If you have a swimming pool and purchased a TopHomer pool drain cover, this recall is important. The issue involves serious safety risks, including entrapment and drowning, and a refund is available.
Below is a simple breakdown to help you quickly check your pool and take the right next step.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
TopHomer-branded pool drain covers are being recalled because they do not meet federal pool safety standards.
Specifically, the drain covers violate the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA). When drain covers don’t meet these standards, they can pose entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.
No injuries have been reported
However, the risk is serious enough to require immediate action
Which Products Are Affected?
This recall involves specific TopHomer pool drain covers sold for swimming pools:
Product Name: TopHomer Pool Drain Covers
Size:
Top grate: 7.2 inches in diameter
Bottom mounting plate: 8 inches in diameter
Color: White
Material: ABS plastic
Printed on the grate center:
“Listed suction fitting”
“SP-1053-B”
“88D9 148 GPM”
Printed on the outer ring:
“Use screws to keep grate secured to dram (drain) at all times”
Units Affected: About 1,040
If your drain cover matches this description, it is included in the recall.
What You Should Do?
If you have one of these drain covers installed:
Immediately stop using the pool
Remove the recalled drain cover
Replace it with a VGBA-compliant drain cover
To receive a refund:
Remove the drain cover from the pool
Take a photo of the removed cover
Email the photo to [email protected]
Pool owners and operators are also encouraged to teach children to stay away from drains.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall Date: December 18, 2025
Hazard: Risk of entrapment and drowning
Recall Type: Safety recall with refund remedy
The drain covers were sold:
August 2024 – October 2025
On Amazon.com
For $15 to $26
How to Request a Refund or Learn More
Consumers should follow the refund instructions above and can find full details on the official CPSC recall page.
→ Request a Refund or Learn More
If you manage or maintain a pool, it’s worth double-checking drain covers now — especially before anyone gets back in the water.
