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Evajoy 48-inch and taller above-ground pools recall: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create

Recall published 8 months ago

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.

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3 photos published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

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
10651
Published
February 26, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Evajoy
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 4,000
Sold at
Amazon
Made in
China

Products covered by this recall

This recall involves all Evajoy above-ground pools 48 inches and taller. Models EJ-HF032, EJ-HF044, and EJ-HF045 are included in this recall. Model EJ-HF032 measures 16 feet in diameter by 48 inches in height. Model EJ-HF044 measures 18 feet in diameter by 52 inches in height. Model EJ-HF045 measures 24 feet in diameter by 52 inches in height. Model information and the Evajoy logo are printed on the liner on the outside of the pool. 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 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • EJ-HF032
  • EJ-HF044

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

Evajoy — 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. Keep a small child within arm’s reach in any water, including baths and paddling pools.
  3. Follow the remedy on this page and do not pass the product on.
  4. Empty paddling pools, buckets and tubs and store them upside down when they are not in use.

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.
  • 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.
  • If the company is unresponsive or has stopped trading, report it to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, and try the retailer in parallel.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should contact Evajoy to request a free repair kit that removes the compression strap from the pool, while maintaining the structural integrity of the pool. 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: Evajoy toll-free at 888-846-2988 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://evajoy.co/pages/poolrecall or go to www.evajoy.co 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 Evajoy consumer products recalled?

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. 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: model number EJ-HF032, EJ-HF044. 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 Evajoy to request a free repair kit that removes the compression strap from the pool, while maintaining the structural integrity of the pool. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.

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