Safety Pool Covers (Anchor) – drowning risk (2016)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Safety pool covers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Safety pool covers. The hazard is: The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drown. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026