CPSC recall 16-732, announced March 10, 2016, covers Anchor Industries Safety pool covers (about 350 units). The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk. The notice cites 20 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks. Recall contact: call 800-255-5552, or go to www.anchorindustries.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The date of manufacture appears on the warning label on the underside of each pool cover.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 20 reports of snap hook failure. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Anchor Industries
- Recall number
- 16-732
- Units
- About 350
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent pool supply stores and dealers nationwide from September 2014 to November 2014 for about $3,000.
- Distributor
- Anchor Industries, Inc., of Evansville, Ind.
Safety pool covers
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
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.
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