CPSC recall 16-269, announced September 27, 2016, covers SmartPool PE12 PoolEye pool alarms (about 1,600 units). The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers if a child enters the water. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Recall contact: call 888-560-7665, go to www.smartpool.com, or email info@smartpool.com.
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UPC or product codes
628208165125Which products are included?
This recall includes the PE12 PoolEye submersible swimming pool alarms for aboveground pools. The submersible gray pool alarm consists of two attached components, a sensor tube with a float switch that is submerged under water and an audible sensor that is fixed to the outside of the pool. The siren has an ON/OFF activation switch. PoolEye is printed on the front of the siren. PE12 is printed on the manual and UPC code 628208165125 is printed on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers if a child enters the water.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always supervise children in and around water.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SmartPool
- Recall number
- 16-269
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Leisure, Pool and Spa Depot and other authorized dealers and online at Amazon, Doheny Enterprise, Target, Walmart and other websites from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $70 and $80. The alarms were also provided at no cost as part of a pool package.
- Importer
- SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.J.
- Distributor
- SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.J.
PE12 PoolEye pool alarms
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
SmartPool toll-free at 888-560-7665 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@smartpool.com, or online at www.smartpool.com and click on PE12 Recall link on the homepage for more information.
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