Blue Wave Recalls Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
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 risk.
What parents need to know
Blue Wave is recalling its above-ground pools that are 48 inches and taller.
A component of these pools, the compression strap, can create a foothold on the outside of the pool legs. This may allow a child to climb into the pool, posing a serious drowning risk. This risk exists even if the pool ladder is removed.
If you own one of these recalled pools, you can request a free repair kit from Blue Wave. Until the repair is installed, ensure that children cannot access the pool unsupervised, or consider draining the pool. Please refer to the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26163
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 13,400
- Remedy
- Consumers should contact Blue Wave to request a free 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.
- Product description
This recall involves all Blue Wave brand above-ground pools 48 inches and taller. Model information is printed on the original box and on the instruction manual and the Blue Wave logo is printed on the liner on the outside of the pool. Blue Wave pool models subject to this recall include: Model Description UPC Code NB19790 Blue Wave 15-Ft Rd 48-In Active Frame Pool 672875005895 NB19791 Blue Wave 18-Ft Rd 52-In Active Frame Pool 672875005925 NB19797 Blue Wave 18-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool 672875006106 NB19798 Blue Wave 24-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool 672875006137 NB19890 Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875004874 NB19891 Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875004881 NB19900 Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Gray Rattan Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875009565 NB19902 Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Espresso Wicker Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875009589 NB19904 Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875009916 NB19905 Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875009923 NB19906 Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Aspen Swimming Pool Package W/Cover 672875009930 NB19907 Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover 672875009954 NB19908 Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 24-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover 672875009961 NB19909 Blue Wave Laguna 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover 672875009978 NB19910 Blue Wave Laguna 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover 672875009985 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. Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed. CPSC's website www.PoolSafely.gov has free, downloadable educational materials available to the public on pool safety including information on barriers, covers, alarms and other safety information.
- Products and models
- Blue Wave brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, Lowe's, and Dunham's Sports retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, 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.
- Consumer contact
- Blue Wave toll-free at (800) 603-0475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bluewaveproducts.com or online at www.bluewaveproducts.com/pages/recall or go to www.bluewaveproducts.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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