Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 18, 2025
Blue Wave Pools 48+ Inches Recalled: Drowning Risk from Foothold
Blue Wave recalls all 48-inch and taller above-ground pools due to a compression strap that may create a foothold for children, leading to drowning risks. Consumers should contact Blue Wave for a free repair kit or ensure children cannot access the pool unattended.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Blue Wave is recalling all above-ground pools 48 inches and taller because the compression strap around the pool legs can create a foothold that lets children access the pool, increasing drowning risk. This is serious because children could climb into the pool without supervision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1372-blue-wave-pools-48-inches-recalled-drowning-risk-from-foothold.
“Blue Wave Pools 48+ Inches Recalled: Drowning Risk from Foothold.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1372-blue-wave-pools-48-inches-recalled-drowning-risk-from-foothold. Based on CPSC recall #10538 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Blue-Wave-Recalls-Above-Ground-Pools-48-Inches-and-Taller-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 18, 2025, that Blue Wave is recalling above-ground pools 48 inches and taller due to a drowning hazard. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit and ensure children cannot access the pool unattended or drain it until installation.
Sold at: The Home Depot, Lowe's, Dunham's Sports, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com
Dates sold: January 2021 through July 2025
Price: $600 to $2,000
What to do
Consumers should contact Blue Wave toll-free at (800) 603-0475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bluewaveproducts.com or online at www.bluewaveproducts.com/pages/recall for a free repair kit. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
The hazard
The compression strap surrounding the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool and posing a drowning risk. According to the CPSC, children can still gain access using these foothholds even if the ladder is removed. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Hobby Lobby Sunneday & Blue Bay Pools Recall (2026-01-29), Evajoy Above-Ground Pool Recall (2026-02-26), and Earthtec Pool Drain Covers Recall (2026-04-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the original box or instruction manual for model numbers like NB19790 or NB19905. The Blue Wave logo is printed on the liner on the outside of the pool. Pools 48 inches and taller are affected.
Brand
Blue Wave
Product
Blue Wave brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Wave for Repair Kit
Reach out to Blue Wave directly to request a free repair kit for the compression strap.
Ensure Children Cannot Access Pool
Keep children away from the pool unattended by using barriers, covers, or supervision.
Drain Pool Until Repair
Drain the pool until the repair kit is installed to eliminate the foothold hazard.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should contact Blue Wave to request a free repair kit. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “The Home Depot, Lowe's, and Dunham's Sports retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com from January 2021 through July 2025 for between $600 and $2,000 depending on the size and model of the pool and…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Blue Wave
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Wave to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10538 — Blue Wave Pools 48+ Inches Recalled: Drowning Risk from Foothold
Hello,
I own a Blue Wave Pools 48+ Inches Recalled: Drowning Risk from Foothold that is covered by recall 10538 from Blue Wave.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should contact Blue Wave to request a free repair kit. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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