Blue Wave brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
CPSC Recall #26-163 - December 18, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 26-163 |
| Recall Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 13,400 |
| Importer | Blue Wave Products Inc., of Batavia, Illinois |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
Blue Wave brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
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:ModelDescriptionUPC CodeNB19790Blue Wave 15-Ft Rd 48-In Active Frame Pool672875005895NB19791Blue Wave 18-Ft Rd 52-In Active Frame Pool672875005925NB19797Blue Wave 18-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool672875006106NB19798Blue Wave 24-Ft Rd 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool672875006137NB19890Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875004874NB19891Blue Wave Rustic Cedar 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875004881NB19900Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Gray Rattan Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875009565NB19902Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Espresso Wicker Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875009589NB19904Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875009916NB19905Blue Wave 18-Ft Round 52-In Navy Blue Frame Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875009923NB19906Blue Wave 15-Ft Round 48-In Aspen Swimming Pool Package W/Cover672875009930NB19907Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover672875009954NB19908Blue Wave Mocha Wicker 24-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover672875009961NB19909Blue Wave Laguna 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover672875009978NB19910Blue Wave Laguna 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Swimming Pool Package With Cover672875009985The 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.Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman
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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.