Consumer Product Safety Commission weakens pool drain safety law, critics say. Apr. 17, 2010 — -- The decision by a federal agency to reinterpret a law meant to prevent deaths due to pool-drain ...

Incidents like the one that severely injured a 6-year-old girl at a wading pool in Minneapolis are unlikely if a newer generation of drain cover is installed, said Tim Shiek, owner of a Fargo pool ...

HOUSTON – In a recent incident that has alarmed parents, an 8-year-old girl died after she was caught in a pool drain pipe at a hotel pool in northwest Houston, raising concerns about the safety ...

ABC News investigation finds many hotel and public pools with dangerous drains. July 23, 2008— -- Despite a new federal law that takes effect later this year, an ABC News undercover investigation ...

This recall involves Jeriflyer 8-inch pool drain covers that are sold for use in swimming pools. The drain covers are white and made of plastic. The drain measures 8.1 inches in diameter.

When the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s stricter safety standards went into effect December 19, 2008, pool products distributors and retailers were faced with a major problem—what to ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review ...

The recall involves the TOPINCN round pool main drain cover. The covers are secured over the drain with two screws and measure about 4 inches (outer diameter) by 2 inches (inner diameter). The 3-inch ...

(RTTNews) - Pool and Spa drain covers imported to the United States by various companies have been recalled due to violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, the U.S. Consumer ...

LIMA — Pool owners should wait at least one week after their last chemical treatment to drain their pools. The Allen County Soil and Water District issued a reminder to pool owners Wednesday morning ...