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The U.S. Client Product Security Fee (CPSC) has recalled greater than 13,000 above-ground swimming pools resulting from a “drowning hazard.”
The Dec. 18 recollects have an effect on roughly 13,400 Blue Wave swimming pools and 80 SerenLife Residence model swimming pools, described to be 48 inches tall or larger.
CPSC stated 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 stated. This characteristic permits kids to climb into the pool even when a ladder just isn’t current, growing the chance of unsupervised entry to the water.
“The recalled above-ground pools contain a compression strap (also referred to as a reinforcing belt) that wraps around the pool on the outside of the vertical support poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown,” the recall stated for each merchandise.
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No accidents have been reported in reference to the recalled merchandise. Nevertheless, Appearing Chairman Peter A. Feldman stated that such design flaws in above-ground swimming pools have resulted in “a mounting death toll” through the years.
“Today’s recall of nearly 13,500 additional Chinese-made above-ground pools addresses a dangerous design flaw that has resulted in at least nine deaths over the past 15 years,” Feldman stated in a press release.
“Previous CPSC leadership refused to take this hazard seriously, despite clear evidence of the dangers associated with these pools and a mounting death toll on their watch. No longer. Under new leadership, CPSC is committed to addressing the number one killer of children: drowning. This action follows a major recall of above-ground pools in July 2025 and the recent publication of a new safety standard for infant neck floats. Protecting children from the most serious product hazards must always be one of CPSC’s top priorities.”
He urged households to not wait till swimming season to deal with the problem, saying, “families should stop using these pools immediately.”
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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.
Within the meantime, the company suggested shoppers to maintain kids from accessing the pool unattended or to empty the pool till repairs will 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 season 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 by way of Could 2025.
SereneLife Residence confirmed in a discover that the corporate will probably be recalling the affected objects.
“At SereneLife, the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority,” the corporate stated. “We are committed to offering products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. If a product sold through SereneLifeHome.com is recalled, we act quickly to stop future sales and provide clear guidance on next steps.”
