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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled more than 13,000 above-ground swimming pools due to ‘drowning hazards’.
The Dec. 18 recalls affect approximately 13,400 Blue Wave pools and 80 SerenLife Home brand pools, which are said to be 18 inches long or taller.
CPSC said it identified a design flaw in both products. The compression band that wraps around the outside of the pools can be used as a point of support, 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 recalled above-ground pools contain a compression strap (also called a reinforcing strap) that wraps around the pool on the outside of the vertical support posts and can create a point of support, which could cause a child to gain access to the pool and drown,” the recall for both products states.
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No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled products. However, Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said such design flaws in above-ground pools have resulted in “a rising death toll” over the years.
“Today’s recall of nearly 13,500 additional Chinese-made above-ground swimming pools addresses a dangerous design flaw that has led to at least nine deaths over the past 15 years,” Feldman said in a statement.
“The previous leadership of the CPSC refused to take this hazard seriously, despite clear evidence of the dangers associated with these pools and a rising death toll under their watch. Not anymore. Under new leadership, the CPSC is committed to tackling the biggest child killer: drowning. This action follows a major recall of above-ground pools in July 2025 and the recent release of a new safety standard for child floaters. Protecting children from the most serious product hazards should always be a are among the CPSC’s top priorities.”
He urged families not to wait until swimming season to tackle the problem, saying “families must immediately stop using these pools.”
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The recall affects 15 specific models of Blue Wave pools. The pools were sold between January 2021 and July 2025 at The Home Depot, Lowe’s Dunham’s Sports and online, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com.
Model numbers include NB19790, NB19791, NB19797, NB19798, NB19890, NB19891, NB19900, NB19902, NB19904, NB19905, NB19906, NB19907, NB19908, NB19909 and NB19910.
CPSC said consumers who own the affected Blue Wave pools should contact the company for a free repair kit by calling (800) 603-0475 or emailing recall@bluewaveproducts.com.
In the meantime, the agency advised consumers to prevent unsupervised children from accessing the pool or to allow the pool to drain until repairs can be made.
Blue Wave confirmed in a release that the company is voluntarily recalling the affected products in coordination with the CPSC.
Children swim in a pool on a summer evening. (iStock / iStock)
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Two SereneLife brand models were also recalled: SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.
The pools in question were sold on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and Serenelifehome.com from December 2021 through May 2025.
CPSC said consumers of Serenelife brand models must contact the company for a full refund and provide “photographic evidence of destruction or disposal of the product” to receive it. You can contact them at 888-619-6770 or recall@serenelifehome.com.
SereneLife Home confirmed in a message 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 strive to offer products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. When a product is sold SereneLifeHome.com is recalled, we are acting quickly to stop future sales and providing clear guidance on next steps.”
