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A research layer that traces how a venue, its operator, the water, a hazard, a safeguard gap, an injury, and the parties who controlled the setting can relate — so the right records get examined.

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Venue → operator → water → hazard → safeguard gap → injury → party

  1. 01Venue

    Venue type

  2. 02Operator

    Property / operator

  3. 03Water

    Water environment

  4. 04Hazard

    Hazard

  5. 05Safeguard gap

    Safety failure (alleged or examined)

  6. 06Injury

    Fatal / nonfatal injury

  7. 07Party

    Potentially responsible party

Official records

Recalls on file, as CPSC published them

Each entry is a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall, quoted as the agency published it. A recall documents a hazard; it does not by itself establish negligence or legal liability, and appearing here never means an entity caused an injury, violated a rule, or is liable.

Pool and spa drains

Water environmentPool or spa drain and suction outlet

CPSC recall 26637 · July 23, 2026

OeyUoc Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violate Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by Yuanxinxiang

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    OeyUoc Pool Drain Covers (About 404)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to consumers.”

CPSC recall 26592 · July 2, 2026

Topyond Pool Drain Ports with Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violate Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold by Jialyduu

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Topyond Pool Drain Port with Cover (About 304)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The recalled drain ports with covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to consumers.”

CPSC recall 26555 · June 11, 2026

Houoto 642-2150V Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violate Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act; Sold on Amazon by Prosperity goes straight up

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Houoto 642-2150V Pool Drain Covers (About 595)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The drain covers do not bear the required product markings, in violation of the mandatory safety standard under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and drowning hazards. The drain covers also fail to meet safety requirements because they are missing statements regarding the service life of the covers and installation and maintenance instructions.”

CPSC recall 26529 · June 4, 2026

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; Sold on Amazon by Broqixin

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Broqixin Pool Drain Covers (About 370)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.”

CPSC recall 26527 · June 4, 2026

Crenlux 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; Sold on Amazon by Eicong

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Crenlux Pool Drain Covers (About 200)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.”

CPSC recall 26480 · May 14, 2026

Superbobi 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 Remy&shop

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Superbobi 7 3/8 Inch Pool Drain Covers (About 200)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “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.”

CPSC recall 26451 · April 30, 2026

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

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Earthtec 7 3/8 Inch Pool Drain Covers (About 211)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “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.”

CPSC recall 11101 · January 19, 2011

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Pool Safety Vacuum Release System (About 1,600)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Vacless Systems Inc. has received no reports of incidents or injuries.”

Above-ground pools and pool steps

Water environmentPool

CPSC recall 25393 · July 21, 2025

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps running on the outside and over the vertical support legs (About 5 million (In addition, approximately 266,000 were sold in Canada))

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “CPSC believes that nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old have drowned, after gaining access to the pools via the footholds. The incidents occurred in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri between 2007 and 2022. CPSC is also aware of three other incidents in 2011 and 2012 where children who gained access to the recalled pools were reported to have previously used the compression strap to gain entry to the pool.”

Bestway Pool Recalls & Drowning Hazards

CPSC recall 18198 · August 21, 2018

Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Curve in-pool step systems (About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada))

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Confer Plastics has received two reports of children's arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings of the step systems, including reports of minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.”

Bath seats and infant tubs

Water environmentBathtub

CPSC recall 17007 · October 6, 2016

Summer Infant Recalls Infant Bath Tubs Due to Risk of Impact Injury and Drowning

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Lil' Luxuries infant bath tubs with fabric slings (About 86,000)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “Fabric slings on the recalled infant bath tubs can detach from the tub, posing a risk of impact injury and drowning.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “CPSC and Summer Infant have received reports of 91 incidents of the sling detaching, including 11 reports of infants who received a bump to the head.”

CPSC recall 13061 · December 6, 2012

Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Dream On Me Bath Seats (About 50,000)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “CPSC and Dream On Me have received five reports involving these bath seats, including a report of a near drowning involving a 12-month-old baby girl. The baby did not require medical treatment.”

Floats and inflatables

Water environmentPool or open water

CPSC recall 23082 · December 29, 2022

Surf 9 Recalls Body Glove Tandem and ULI Inflatable Paddle Boards Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Body Glove Tandem Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, ULI Inventor Inflatable Paddle Board, ULI Zettian Inflatable Supyak and ULI Lila Inflatable Supyak (About 13,300 (In addition, about 7,000 of the Body Glove Boards were sold in Canada))

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The glue on the inflatable paddle boards can separate at the seams and the paddle boards can deflate unexpectedly, posing a drowning hazard.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Surf 9 has received three reports of the Body Glove boards deflating. No injuries have been reported.”

CPSC recall 09261 · July 2, 2009

Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Inflatable Baby Floats (About 4 Million)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.”

CPSC recall 07201 · May 31, 2007

Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats (About 1,000)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and deflating. No injuries have been reported.”

CPSC recall 05257 · September 2, 2005

CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Surf Club™ Arm Bands (About 480,000 pairs)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Atico International has received two reports of the seams of inflatable arm bands tearing during use. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.”

CPSC recall 02166 · May 21, 2002

CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    SunSmart baby floats (About 98,000)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged, before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.”

CPSC recall 02051 · November 28, 2001

CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    SunSmart baby floats (About 90,000)

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.”

Water in the home

Water environmentHousehold water

CPSC recall 12180 · May 17, 2012

Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items

  1. Product, as CPSC named it

    Toilet and Cabinet Locks (About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks (This recall was first announced in March 2012))

  2. Hazard, as CPSC stated it

    “Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.”

  3. Incidents, as CPSC reported them

    “DJG has received 110 reports of toilet locks that did not adequately secure the lid, including eight reports of children, under the age of two, who were able to disengage or break the lock. In addition, DJG has received 278 reports of cabinet locks that did not adequately secure the cabinet, including 71 reports of children between the ages of eight months and five years old who were able to disengage the cabinet locks. In one of the reported incidents, a 13-month-old boy swallowed small, toxic beads from a craft kit. The child was admitted to the hospital, observed overnight and released the next day.”

The four signals behind each pathway

Signal 01

Environment

Sight lines, lighting, depth, access, weather, water clarity, and physical hazards.

Signal 02

Safeguards

Barriers, alarms, staffing, supervision, warnings, flotation, and rescue equipment.

Signal 03

History

Inspections, maintenance, prior incidents, training records, and notice of unsafe conditions.

Signal 04

Response

Recognition, rescue readiness, emergency action, communications, and medical response.