Company educates consumers on the importance
of reading pool chemical product labels to ensure they are
safe for swimmers, the environment, and pool equipment
PHOENIX, March 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL),
the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S.
pool and spa care industry, is urging consumers to immediately stop
using chlorinating tablets sold on Amazon and other third-party
seller marketplaces under imported product brand names originating
from China and other countries. As
of the date of this release, these products do not bear the
required U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) label, and
could cause harm to swimmers, the environment, and pool
equipment.
The imported chlorine tablets are sold under the
following brand names:
- Rayyakicg
- Womtri
- Mr.Bee
- Superpool
- Yumitis
- LushRoyale
- Adevit
- Wisive
- Lonko5Ding
- Flyjoy
- G-Mood
- Ghantoy
The U.S. EPA is the federal agency that protects people and the
environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts
research, as well as develops and enforces environmental
regulations.
Under the U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA), sanitizing products like chlorinating tablets used in
swimming pools -- the most common pool sanitizer used in the nation
-- must be registered with the U.S. EPA and have labeling that
includes an EPA Registration Number, EPA Establishment Number, and
the name of the manufacturer or distributor of the product.
The above brand names are currently sold in 1-inch and 3-inch
tablets in 2.65, 5 and 8-pound packages and do not include this
mandatory EPA labelling. Without the EPA label, pool owners should
not assume that these chlorinating products will keep pool water
safe and free from harmful contaminants or that they are generally
safe for people and the environment.
Leslie's encourages pool owners to read labels closely for these
crucial EPA labeling requirements when purchasing any pool
sanitization products and chemicals from any retailer.
"We support the EPA in their efforts to ensure pool products are
safe for consumer use, and we want to ensure all pool owners are
informed of these potentially harmful products so we can make the
upcoming 2023 swim season safe for all," said Mike Egeck, CEO of Leslie's.
About Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the
largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool
and spa care industry. The Company serves the aftermarket needs of
residential and professional consumers with an extensive and
largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care
products. The Company operates an integrated ecosystem of over 990
physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling
consumers to engage with Leslie's whenever, wherever, and however
they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa
care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate
about empowering Leslie's consumers with the knowledge, products,
and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their
pools and spas.
Media: Mardi Larson,
Amendola for Leslie's, mlarson@acmarketingpr.com, 612.384.4383
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