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Blue Wave Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches and Taller recall: Drowning Hazard

Recall published 10 months ago

Drowning Hazard

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The hazard: Drowning hazard

Drowning is the hazard identified here — a leading cause of injury death for very young children in the United States.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The product can fail in or near water, or it suggests a level of safety it cannot deliver. Drowning is fast and quiet, and a flotation aid fails at exactly the moment it is being relied on.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Get the child out of the water, call 911, and start rescue breaths or CPR if they are not breathing. Any child who had to be rescued from water should be assessed by a clinician even if they seem fine, because inhaled water can cause breathing problems hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10538
Published
December 18, 2025
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Blue Wave
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 13,400
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair, Amazon, Lowe's
Made in
China
UPC codes
672875005895, 672875005925, 672875006106, 672875006137, 672875004874, 672875004881, 672875009565, 672875009589, 672875009916, 672875009923, 672875009930, 672875009954, 672875009961, 672875009978, 672875009985

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 15 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 672875005895
  • 672875005925
  • 672875006106
  • 672875006137
  • 672875004874
  • 672875004881
  • 672875009565
  • 672875009589
  • 672875009916
  • 672875009923
  • 672875009930
  • 672875009954
  • 672875009961
  • 672875009978
  • 672875009985

Codes are lifted verbatim from the CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Drowning

Blue Wave — Drowning is the hazard identified here — a leading cause of injury death for very young children in the United States.

  1. Stop using the product in or near water immediately.
  2. Treat any inflatable or foam aid as a toy rather than safety equipment unless it is a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
  3. Keep a small child within arm’s reach in any water, including baths and paddling pools.
  4. Follow the remedy on this page and do not pass the product on.

If the claim stalls

Most recall claims are paid without argument. The ones that stall usually stall for a reason you can fix.

  • Check you used the recall channel rather than ordinary customer support — the two queues rarely talk to each other.
  • Paid by card? A chargeback for goods that are unfit for sale is a legitimate fallback once the company has had a fair chance.
  • Send the photos they asked for in the format they asked for. A missing date code is the single commonest reason a claim sits unprocessed.
  • Give it ten working days, then chase in writing and quote your claim reference.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Blue Wave toll-free at (800) 603-0475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Blue Wave consumer products recalled?

Drowning 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 672875005895, 672875005925, 672875006106. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product in or near water immediately.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair, Amazon.

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