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The U.S. Client Product Security Fee (CPSC) has recalled greater than 13,000 above-ground swimming pools because of a “drowning hazard.”
The Dec. 18 remembers have an effect on roughly 13,400 Blue Wave swimming pools and 80 SereneLife Residence model swimming pools, described to be 48 inches tall or greater.
CPSC mentioned it recognized a design flaw in each merchandise. The compression strap that wraps across the exterior of the swimming pools can be utilized as a foothold, the company mentioned. This characteristic permits youngsters to climb into the pool even when a ladder is just not current, rising the danger of unsupervised entry to the water.
“The recalled above-ground swimming pools include a compression strap (additionally known as a reinforcing belt) that wraps across the pool on the skin of the vertical assist poles, and will create a foothold, permitting a baby to entry the pool and drown,” the recall mentioned for each merchandise.
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Roughly 13,400 Blue Wave swimming pools have been recalled in a Dec. 18 discover by the CPSC. (U.S. Client Product Security Fee / Fox Information)
No accidents have been reported in reference to the recalled merchandise. Nevertheless, Performing Chairman Peter A. Feldman mentioned that such design flaws in above-ground swimming pools have resulted in “a mounting loss of life toll” over time.
“Right this moment’s recall of practically 13,500 further Chinese language-made above-ground swimming pools addresses a harmful design flaw that has resulted in no less than 9 deaths over the previous 15 years,” Feldman mentioned in an announcement.
“Earlier CPSC management refused to take this hazard significantly, regardless of clear proof of the hazards related to these swimming pools and a mounting loss of life toll on their watch. Not. Below new management, CPSC is dedicated to addressing the primary killer of youngsters: drowning. This motion follows a main recall of above-ground swimming pools in July 2025 and the latest publication of a brand new security commonplace for toddler neck floats. Defending youngsters from probably the most critical product hazards should all the time be one among CPSC’s high priorities.”
He urged households to not wait till swimming season to handle the difficulty, saying, “households ought to cease utilizing these swimming pools instantly.”
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Roughly 80 SereneLife model swimming pools have been recalled in a Dec. 18 discover by the CPSC. (U.S. Client Product Security Fee / Fox Information)
The recall impacts 15 particular fashions of Blue Wave swimming pools. The swimming pools have been bought at The Residence Depot, Lowe’s Dunham’s Sports activities and on-line, together with Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com between January 2021 and July 2025.
Mannequin numbers embrace NB19790, NB19791, NB19797, NB19798, NB19890, NB19891, NB19900, NB19902, NB19904, NB19905, NB19906, NB19907, NB19908, NB19909 and NB19910.
CPSC mentioned customers in possession of the affected Blue Wave swimming pools ought to contact the corporate for a free restore package by calling (800) 603-0475 or emailing recall@bluewaveproducts.com.
Within the meantime, the company suggested customers to maintain youngsters from accessing the pool unattended or to empty the pool till repairs might be made.
Blue Wave confirmed in a discover that the corporate is voluntarily recalling the affected merchandise in cooperation with the CPSC.
Youngsters swimming in a pool on a summer time night. (iStock / iStock)
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Two fashions of SereneLife model have been additionally recalled: SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.
The swimming pools in query have been bought on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Goal.com and Serenelifehome.com from December 2021 via Might 2025.
CPSC mentioned that customers of the Serenelife model fashions ought to contact the corporate for a full refund and “present photographic proof of destruction or disposal of the product” to obtain it. They are often contacted at 888-619-6770 or recall@serenelifehome.com.
SereneLife Residence confirmed in a discover that the corporate shall be recalling the affected gadgets.
“At SereneLife, the protection and well-being of our clients is our high precedence,” the corporate mentioned. “We’re dedicated to providing merchandise that meet the best requirements of high quality, security, and compliance. If a product bought via SereneLifeHome.com is recalled, we act rapidly to cease future gross sales and supply clear steerage on subsequent steps.”
