Table of contents
- Latest SereneLife Above Ground Pool Recall Updates
- December 18, 2025: CPSC Announces the SereneLife Pool Recall
- December 18, 2025: Acting Chairman Feldman Issues a Statement
- July 21, 2025: Earlier Recall of Bestway, Intex and Polygroup Pools
- Which SereneLife Above Ground Pools Are Affected?
- Why Were SereneLife Above Ground Pools Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Above Ground Pools Have Been Recalled?
- Who Imports SereneLife Pools?
- Is There a SereneLife Above Ground Pool Lawsuit?
- Where Can I Find Pool Safety Information?
SereneLife above-ground pools 48 inches and taller were recalled because a compression strap may create a foothold that lets a child enter the pool and drown. The recall covers models SLPORND15 and SLPORND18, and CPSC reports no injuries or incidents.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of these pools, No. 26-162, on December 18, 2025. Owners should stop using the pool immediately and contact SereneLife Home for a full refund.
No SereneLife lawsuit, class action or MDL is open against SereneLife Home or its importer, Sound Around Inc., over these pools.
Latest SereneLife Above Ground Pool Recall Updates
December 18, 2025: CPSC Announces the SereneLife Pool Recall
On December 18, 2025, CPSC announced a voluntary recall by SereneLife Home of about 80 SereneLife brand pools that are 48 inches and taller [1]. SereneLife Home is offering owners a full refund.
December 18, 2025: Acting Chairman Feldman Issues a Statement
Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman issued a statement the same day [2]. He said the recall of nearly 13,500 additional Chinese-made above-ground pools addresses a dangerous design flaw.
He said that flaw has resulted in at least nine deaths over the past 15 years. CPSC’s count concerns the other brands’ pools, not SereneLife’s.
July 21, 2025: Earlier Recall of Bestway, Intex and Polygroup Pools
On July 21, 2025, CPSC and Health Canada announced the recall of more than 5.2 million Bestway, Intex and Polygroup above-ground pools with compression straps.
NPR reported that the recall followed nine drowning deaths [3]. The pools were sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades.
Which SereneLife Above Ground Pools Are Affected?
The recall involves all SereneLife brand above-ground pools 48 inches and taller. These details identify the pools:
- Models SLPORND15 and SLPORND18
- About 80 units in the United States
- Sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com and serenelifehome.com
- Sold from December 2021 through May 2025
- Priced between $300 and $500, depending on the size, model and accessories
Model information and the SereneLife logo are printed on the liner on the outside of the pool. Check the liner of your pool for both before you contact the company.
Why Were SereneLife Above Ground Pools Recalled?
SereneLife above-ground pools were recalled because the compression strap, also called a reinforcing belt, wraps the outside of the vertical support poles. CPSC says it 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 describes the problem as a drowning hazard.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
CPSC lists no incidents or injuries for the recalled SereneLife pools. Pools from other brands have a different record, and CPSC believes nine children drowned after gaining access to the Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools this way.
Those nine deaths across the U.S. occurred between 2007 and 2022 and involved children aged 22 months to 3 years.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you own a recalled SereneLife pool:
- Stop using the pool immediately.
- Check the liner for the logo and model information.
- Destroy or dispose of the pool, and take photographs as proof for the refund.
- Contact SereneLife Home at 888-619-6770, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also email recall@serenelifehome.com or visit serenelifehome.com/pages/recalls.
- If SereneLife Home does not respond, file a recall complaint with CPSC, call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or report at SaferProducts.gov.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Fox Business reported a same-day recall of about 13,400 Blue Wave pools for the same strap hazard [4]. It covers 15 models, with a free repair kit. See our Blue Wave pool recall page.
The Health Canada notice describes the Canadian side of the July 2025 recall of Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools, which is covered above [5].
Legal Options
A recall does not automatically establish liability or decide who may recover. A harmed person may have product-liability options that a lawyer can review. For wider background, see our above-ground pool recall lawsuit page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Above Ground Pools Have Been Recalled?
Above-ground pools recalled for the strap hazard include Blue Wave models, and Blue Wave owners can call (800) 603-0475 or email recall@bluewaveproducts.com. The Blue Wave pools were sold from January 2021 through July 2025.
Who Imports SereneLife Pools?
SereneLife pools are imported by Sound Around Inc., which does business as SereneLife Home. According to the CPSC notice, the recalled pools were made in China, and Sound Around Inc. is listed as the importer.
Is There a SereneLife Above Ground Pool Lawsuit?
A SereneLife above-ground pool lawsuit has not been reported to date. The voluntary recall is the only action so far, and CPSC says no injuries have been reported with these pools.
Where Can I Find Pool Safety Information?
Pool safety information is available from CPSC’s PoolSafely.gov, which has free, downloadable educational materials. They cover barriers, covers, alarms and other safety information for any pool owner.