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Recalls / 2016-03-10

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

16732 · Recalled 2016-03-10 · CPSC page

Sample Pool Cover
Sample Pool Cover

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Safety pool coversAbout 350

Parties

Distributor
Anchor Industries, Inc., of Evansville, Ind.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Independent pool supply stores, dealers nationwide, 000.

Consumer contact

Anchor Industries toll-free at 800-255-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.anchorindustries.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.

More images

Brass-Plated Snap Hooks (broken one on the right)
Brass-Plated Snap Hooks (broken one on the right)
Warning Label with Date of Manufacture
Warning Label with Date of Manufacture

Source: CPSC recall 16732. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.