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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 remembers 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 increased.
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 function permits kids to climb into the pool even when a ladder is just not current, growing the chance of unsupervised entry to the water.
“The recalled above-ground swimming pools comprise a compression strap (additionally known as a reinforcing belt) that wraps across the pool on the skin of the vertical assist poles, and should create a foothold, permitting a baby to entry the pool and drown,” the recall stated 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. Nonetheless, Appearing Chairman Peter A. Feldman stated that such design flaws in above-ground swimming pools have resulted in “a mounting demise toll” over time.
“Right now’s recall of practically 13,500 further Chinese language-made above-ground swimming pools addresses a harmful design flaw that has resulted in at the least 9 deaths over the previous 15 years,” Feldman stated in an announcement.
“Earlier CPSC management refused to take this hazard critically, regardless of clear proof of the hazards related to these swimming pools and a mounting demise toll on their watch. Not. Beneath new management, CPSC is dedicated to addressing the primary killer of kids: drowning. This motion follows a main recall of above-ground swimming pools in July 2025 and the current publication of a brand new security customary for toddler neck floats. Defending kids from essentially the most critical product hazards should all the time be one in all CPSC’s prime priorities.”
He urged households to not wait till swimming season to handle the problem, 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 had 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 stated shoppers 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 shoppers to maintain kids from accessing the pool unattended or to empty the pool till repairs could 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 had been additionally recalled: SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.
The swimming pools in query had been bought on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Goal.com and Serenelifehome.com from December 2021 by Might 2025.
CPSC stated that buyers 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 prime precedence,” the corporate stated. “We’re dedicated to providing merchandise that meet the very best requirements of high quality, security, and compliance. If a product bought by SereneLifeHome.com is recalled, we act rapidly to cease future gross sales and supply clear steerage on subsequent steps.”
