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Blue Wave Above Ground Pool Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Blue Wave brand above-ground pools 48 inches and taller because an exterior compression strap can create a foothold that allows a child to access the pool and drown. Households with these pools should implement immediate access controls and request the free repair kit to reduce the drowning hazard.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Blue Wave Above Ground Pool Recall Updates
  2. December 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Blue Wave Pool Recall
  3. Which Blue Wave Above Ground Pools Are Affected?
  4. Why Were Blue Wave Above Ground Pools Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
  8. Legal Options
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Did CPSC Recall Other Above-Ground Pools Before the Blue Wave Recall?
  11. Were Any Other Pool Brands Recalled for the Same Reason?
  12. Can I Get a Refund Instead of a Repair Kit for My Blue Wave Pool?
  13. Where Are the Recalled Blue Wave Pools Made?
  14. Does the Blue Wave Pool Recall Cover Units Sold Outside the United States?
  15. Where Can I Find Blue Wave’s Own Recall Information?
  16. References
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blue Wave Products Inc. announced a voluntary recall on December 18, 2025. The recall covers about 13,400 Blue Wave above-ground pools. It includes 15 pool models, all 48 inches and taller. An exterior compression strap on these pools can act as a foothold. A child can climb and reach the water, even with the ladder removed. This creates a drowning risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported for this recall. Blue Wave is offering a free repair kit to fix the strap. Until it is installed, owners should keep children away from the pool or drain it. The recall remains open, with no closure notice posted.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Voluntary recall
  • Announcement and initiation dates: December 18, 2025 (no separate initiation date given)
  • Company and responsible agency: Blue Wave Products Inc. (Batavia, IL) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Recall or campaign number: 26-263
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: 15 models (NB19790-NB19910 series); see list below
  • Number of affected units: About 13,400 (U.S. only)
  • Sold at and sale period: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Dunham’s Sports, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com; January 2021 through July 2025; about $600-$2,000
  • Hazard: The compression strap around the outside of the pool may create a foothold that lets a child reach the water, posing a drowning risk
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: None reported
  • Remedy: Free repair kit from Blue Wave; meanwhile keep children away or drain the pool

Latest Blue Wave Above Ground Pool Recall Updates

December 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Blue Wave Pool Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of about 13,400 Blue Wave above-ground pools, in cooperation with Blue Wave Products Inc [1]. The recall responds to a compression-strap foothold hazard, explained below under Why Were Blue Wave Above Ground Pools Recalled? Blue Wave is offering a free repair kit, and no injuries or deaths had been reported when announced.

Which Blue Wave Above Ground Pools Are Affected?

The recall covers these 15 Blue Wave above-ground pool models, all 48 inches and taller, identified below by model number and UPC:
  • NB19790: 15-Ft Round 48-In Active Frame Pool (UPC 672875005895)
  • NB19791: 18-Ft Round 52-In Active Frame Pool (UPC 672875005925)
  • NB19797: 18-Ft Round 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool (UPC 672875006106)
  • NB19798: 24-Ft Round 52-In Dark Cocoa Wicker Frame Pool (UPC 672875006137)
  • NB19890: Rustic Cedar 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Frame Pool (UPC 672875004874)
  • NB19891: Rustic Cedar 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Frame Pool (UPC 672875004881)
  • NB19900: 18-Ft Round 52-In Gray Rattan Pool (UPC 672875009565)
  • NB19902: 18-Ft Round 52-In Espresso Wicker Pool (UPC 672875009589)
  • NB19904: 15-Ft Round 48-In Navy Blue Frame Pool (UPC 672875009916)
  • NB19905: 18-Ft Round 52-In Navy Blue Frame Pool (UPC 672875009923)
  • NB19906: 15-Ft Round 48-In Aspen Pool (UPC 672875009930)
  • NB19907: Mocha Wicker 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Pool (UPC 672875009954)
  • NB19908: Mocha Wicker 24-Ft Round 52-In Deep Pool (UPC 672875009961)
  • NB19909: Laguna 15-Ft Round 48-In Deep Pool (UPC 672875009978)
  • NB19910: Laguna 18-Ft Round 52-In Deep Pool (UPC 672875009985)
The model number is printed on the original box and instruction manual, and the Blue Wave logo appears on the outside of the pool liner.

Why Were Blue Wave Above Ground Pools Recalled?

Blue Wave above-ground pools were recalled because an exterior compression strap can act as a foothold for children. The strap wraps around the outside of the pool’s vertical support poles as a reinforcing belt. A child can use the strap to climb up and reach the water. This works even after the pool’s ladder has been removed. Removing the ladder is a common safety step, but it does not stop this specific hazard, because the strap itself creates a separate foothold outside the pool wall. A child who reaches the water alone faces a drowning risk. The recall’s remedy repairs the compression strap itself rather than the ladder.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CPSC’s recall notice reports no injuries, illnesses, or deaths linked to the recalled Blue Wave pools. No incidents had been reported to the CPSC or to Blue Wave Products Inc. when the recall was announced. The CPSC based this recall on the compression strap’s foothold design rather than on any specific reported incident involving a Blue Wave pool. That design creates a drowning risk whether or not an injury has happened yet. A report of injury, on its own, is not proof that a specific pool caused it. See What Should Consumers Do? below for the complete steps on reporting an incident to the CPSC or reaching Blue Wave Products Inc. directly.
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What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of a recalled Blue Wave above-ground pool should take the following steps right away to reduce the drowning risk:
  1. Confirm your pool’s model number matches one of the 15 recalled models.
  2. Stop letting children access the pool without direct supervision, or drain it completely, until the repair kit is installed.
  3. Request a free repair kit directly from Blue Wave Products Inc. at no cost.
  4. Visit PoolSafely.gov, CPSC’s water-safety site, for free tips on pool barriers, covers, and alarms [2].
  5. Call Blue Wave at (800) 603-0475 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central time) or email recall@bluewaveproducts.com to request a kit.
  6. Report any incident involving one of these pools to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The same December 18, 2025 CPSC notice recalled about 80 SereneLife Home above-ground pools for the identical compression-strap hazard. Those pools sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com, and SereneLifeHome.com. The sale period ran from December 2021 through May 2025. SereneLife Home is offering a full refund with photo proof the pool was destroyed. CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said this design caused at least nine deaths across pool brands over 15 years [3]. That figure describes the industry-wide hazard rather than this recall’s own count of no reported incidents. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. A child hurt by the compression strap defect in a Blue Wave pool may have a legal claim worth a review. No lawsuit has been filed against Blue Wave Products Inc. over this recall. Learn more about an above-ground pool lawsuit claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did CPSC Recall Other Above-Ground Pools Before the Blue Wave Recall?

Yes, CPSC recalled other above-ground pools before the Blue Wave recall: a separate action in July 2025, months before the December 2025 notice covering Blue Wave and SereneLife Home pools, according to the agency’s Acting Chairman’s statement announcing this recall.

Were Any Other Pool Brands Recalled for the Same Reason?

Yes, other pool brands were recalled for the same reason. The same CPSC notice also recalled about 80 SereneLife Home pools for the identical compression-strap hazard. SereneLife Home customers can call (888) 619-6770 to request a refund.

Can I Get a Refund Instead of a Repair Kit for My Blue Wave Pool?

No, Blue Wave’s own remedy for the recalled pools is a free repair kit rather than a refund. A different brand covered by the same December 18, 2025 action, SereneLife Home, does offer a refund for its own pools.

Where Are the Recalled Blue Wave Pools Made?

The recalled Blue Wave pools are manufactured in China. Blue Wave Products Inc. of Batavia, Illinois, is listed as the importer of record on the CPSC’s recall notice, and sells the pools in the United States.

Does the Blue Wave Pool Recall Cover Units Sold Outside the United States?

The CPSC’s notice covers about 13,400 Blue Wave pools sold in the United States. It does not give a separate count for pools sold in other countries. Check with Blue Wave directly if you bought your pool abroad.

Where Can I Find Blue Wave’s Own Recall Information?

Blue Wave’s own recall information is posted at bluewaveproducts.com/pages/recall, or under the Product Recalls link on the company’s homepage, where the notice’s free repair-kit remedy is explained in Blue Wave’s own words.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Blue-Wave-Recalls-Above-Ground-Pools-48-Inches-and-Taller-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
  2. https://www.poolsafely.gov/
  3. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/13000-above-ground-pools-recalled-over-deadly-flaw-killed-9-over-15-years