Safety pool covers
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 350)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves mesh and solid-material Anchor 5-Star, Anchor Mesh, Classic Solid and Defender Mesh brand custom safety pool covers. The covers' cables are connected to the pool wall using brass-plated snap hooks with a gold-tone spring tab, a seam and a hook end with a bezel. The date of manufacture appears on the warning label on the underside of each pool cover. Manufacture dates of "Sep 14," "Oct 14" and "Nov 14" are subject to the recall. "Manufactured by Anchor Industries, Inc." also appears on the label.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 350)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16732
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