Safety pool covers recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

March 10, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16732

Sold / distributed

Independent pool supply stores and dealers nationwide from September 2014 to November 2014 for about $3,000.

Why it was recalled

The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.