CPSC recall 16732
Safety pool covers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-03-31
On 2016-03-31 the CPSC announced a recall of Safety pool covers by Anchor Industries, citing the brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16732 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-03-10 |
| Published | 2016-03-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Anchor Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Safety pool covers | 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
The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Anchor-Industries-Recalls-Safety-Pool-Covers
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