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Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 10, 2016 Initiated: March 10, 2016 #16732

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Anchor Industries, Inc., of Evansville, Ind.. Units affected: About 350.
Why was this product recalled?
The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16732.