More Than 13,000 Above-Ground Pools Recalled Over Drowning Hazard

Summer is still months away, but itCf you're the owner of an above-ground pool, you might want to take a look at two new recalls announced by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

On Thursday, the CPSC confirmed that Blue Wave and SereneLife Home have issued recalls on models of their 48-inches and taller above-ground pools due to the same potential drowning hazard. In total, more than 13,000 pools have been recalled.

Why are these pools being recalled?

Both companies are alerting customers because the compression strap that goes around the outside of the pool may be used as a foothold, allowing a child to enter the pool and potentially drown.

"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," both recall notices say.

"Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed."

Thus far, no injuries have been reported as a result of this problem.

Blue Wave's recall is much larger

According to the CPSC notice, Blue Wave's recall encompasses 15 different models and 13,400 pools in total:

• Model: NB19790, Blue Wave 15-Ft Rd 48-In Active Frame Pool, UPC code: 672875005895
• Model: NB19791, Blue Wave 15-Ft Rd 52-In Active Frame Pool, UPC code: 672875005925
• Model: NB19797, Blue Wave 18-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool, UPC code: 672875006106
• Model: NB19798, Blue Wave 24-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool
  UPC code: 672875006137
• Model: NB19890, Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875004874
• Model: NB19891, Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875004881
• Model: NB19900, Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Gray Rattan Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875009565
• Model: NB19902, Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Espresso Wicker Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875009589
• Model: NB19904, Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875009916
• Model: NB19905, Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875009923
• Model: NB19906, Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Aspen Swimming Pool Package W/Cover, UPC code: 672875009930
• Model: NB19907, Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover, UPC code: 672875009954
• Model: NB19908, Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 24-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover, UPC code: 672875009961
• Model: NB19909, Blue Wave Laguna 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover, UPC code: 672875009978
• Model: NB19910, Blue Wave Laguna 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover, UPC code: 672875009985

Model information is printed on the original box and the instruction manual. These made-in-China pools were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Dunham’s Sports retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from January 2021 through July 2025.

SereneLife Home also recalling products

Only about 80 SereneLife Home above-ground pools are covered in the recall. They are all one of two models, SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.

Model information can be found on the liner on the outside of the pool. These pools, which were also made in China, were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and the SereneLife website from December 2021 through May 2025.

What to do if you own one of these products

If you own one of the Blue Wave pools, you are asked to contact the company for a repair kit.

"In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed," the CPSC notice says.

Meanwhile, consumers are asked to stop using the SereneLife Home pools and reach out to the company for a full refund.

"Consumers will need to provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product to receive a full refund from SereneLife Home," the CPSC added.