Two brands of above-ground swimming pools have been recalled because of a design flaw that could allow children easy access, posing a drowning hazard.
Blue Wave has recalled 13,400 pools that are 48 inches and taller.
SereneLife has recalled 80 pools that are 48 inches and taller.
In both cases, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said, “The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning hazard.”
If you own one of these pools, here’s what you need to do immediately.
The Blue Wave pools were sold at The 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 for between $600 and $2,000 depending on the size and model of the pool and accessories purchased.
The Blue Wave recalled pools are:
- 15-foot round 48-inch active frame, model number NB19790, UPC 672875005895
- 18-foot round 52-inch active frame, model number NB19791, UPC 672875005925
- 18-foot round 52-inch dark cocoa wicker frame, model number NB19797, UPC 672875006106
- 24-foot round 52-inch dark cocoa wicker frame, model number NB19798, UPC 672875006137
- Rustic Cedar 15-foot round 48-inches deep frame package with cover, model number NB19890, UPC 672875004874
- Rustic Cedar 18-foot round 52-inches deep frame package with cover, model number NB19891, UPC 672875004881
- 18-foot round 52-inch gray rattan package with cover, model number NB19900, UPC 672875009565
- 18-foot round 52-inch espresso wicker package with cover, model number NB19902, UPC 672875009589
- 15-foot round 48-inch navy blue frame package with cover, model number NB19904, UPC 672875009916
- 18-foot round 52-inch navy blue frame package with cover, model number NB19905, UPC 672875009923
- 15-foot round 48-inch aspen package with cover, model number NB19906, UPC 672875009930
- Mocha wicker 18-foot round 52-inches deep package with cover, model number NB19907, UPC 672875009954
- Mocha wicker 24-foot round 52-inches deep package with cover, model number NB19908, UPC 672875009961
- Laguna 15-foot round 48-inches deep package with cover, model number NB19909, UPC 672875009978
- Laguna 18-foot round 52-inch package with cover, model number NB19910, UPC 672875009985
Blue Wave pool owners should contact Blue Wave to request a free repair kit. In the interim, owners should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
Blue Wave said the kits should arrive in 5 to 10 days. An installation video is available here.
Owners can call Blue Wave at 800-603-0475 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or send an email to recall@bluewaveproducts.com.
- The SereneLife recall includes two round models – SLPORND15 and SLPORND18.
The SereneLife pools were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and Serenelifehome.com from December 2021 through May 2025 for between $300 and $500 depending on the size and model of the pool and accessories purchased.
Owners of the SereneLife pools can receive a refund after providing photographic evidence that the pool has been destroyed.
Owners can call SereneLife Home at 888-619-6770 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
The CPSC has a website with free, downloadable educational materials on pool safety including information on barriers, covers and alarms.
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