The CPSC is recalling above-ground pools because of the high risk of drowning in children
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled 13,000 above-ground pools due to a “drowning hazard.”
The recall of Dec. 18 affects approximately 13,400 Blue Wave pools and 80 SerenLife Home brand pools, defined as 48 inches in length or longer.
The CPSC said it identified a design flaw in both products. The pressure belt that wraps around the outside of the ponds can be used as a stop, the agency said. This feature allows children to climb into the pool even when there is no ladder, increasing the risk of unsupervised access to the water.
“The pools recalled above contain a compression belt (also called a tightening belt) that wraps around the pool without vertical support poles, and may create a stop, allowing the child to reach the pool and drown,” the recall says of both products.
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About 13,400 Blue Wave pools were recalled in the CPSC’s December 18 notice. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)
No injuries were reported in connection with the returned products. However, Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said such design flaws in above-ground pools have caused “an increasing number of deaths” over the years.
“Today marks the recall of approximately 13,500 additional Chinese-made ponds related to a hazardous material that has resulted in nine deaths over the past 15 years,” Feldman said in a statement.
“The previous leadership of the CPSC refused to take this danger seriously, despite the clear evidence of the dangers associated with these pools and the increasing death toll on their watch. Not anymore. Under the new leadership, the CPSC is committed to confronting the leading killer of children: drowning. This action follows the major recall of above-ground pools in July 2025 and the new protecting publication of protecting children from the worst product accidents must always be one of the things CPSC priorities.”
He urged the families not to wait until it is time to swim to fix this issue, he said, “families should stop using these pools immediately.
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About 80 SereneLife product pools were recalled in a December 18 CPSC notice. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)
The recall affects 15 specific models of Blue Wave pools. The pools are sold at The Home Depot, Lowe’s Dunham Sports and online, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com between January 2021 and July 2025.
Model numbers include NB19790, NB19791, NB19797, NB19798, NB19890, NB19891, NB19900, NB19902, NB19904, NB19905, NB19906, NB80 N199997 NB19910.
The CPSC said consumers with affected Blue Wave pools should contact the company for a free repair kit by calling (800) 603-0475 or by email at recall@bluewaveproducts.com.
Meanwhile, the agency advised consumers to prevent children from accessing the pool unsupervised or emptying the pool until it is repaired.
Blue Wave confirmed in a statement that the company is voluntarily recalling the affected products in cooperation with the CPSC.
Children swim in the pool on a summer evening. (iStock / Stock)
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Two SereneLife product models were also recalled: SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.
The pools in question are sold on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and Serenelifehome.com from December 2021 to May 2025.
The CPSC said consumers of Serenelife brands should contact the company for a full refund and “provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product” to receive it. They can be reached at 888-619-6770 or recall@serenelifehome.com.
SereneLife Home confirmed in a notice that the company will recall the affected items.
“At SereneLife, the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority,” the company said. “We are committed to providing products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compatibility. If a product sold through SereneLifeHome.com is recalled, we take immediate action to stop future sales and provide clear guidance on next steps.”
