CPSC2016-03-10
Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)
Anchor Industries, Inc., of Evansville, Ind.
Hazard
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.
Sold at
Independent pool supply stores and dealers nationwide from September 2014 to November 2014 for about $3,000.
Affected count
About 350
Injuries reported
The firm has received 20 reports of snap hook failure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Safety pool covers
Consumer contact
Anchor Industries toll-free at 800-255-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.anchorindustries.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Anchor-Industries-Recalls-Safety-Pool-CoversDon't want to check this manually?
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