Safety pool covers

CPSC Recall #16-732 — March 10, 2016

Recall #16-732 Date: March 10, 2016 Remedy: Repair

Product

Safety pool covers

Description

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

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 20 reports of snap hook failure. No injuries have been reported. 

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.

Units Affected

About 350

Sold At

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

Importer

Anchor Industries, Inc., of Evansville, Ind.

Manufactured In

U.S.