Reported Mar 10, 2016
Anchor Industries Recalls Safety Pool Covers Due to Drowning Risk (Recall Alert)
Anchor Industries, Inc. of Evansville, Ind.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact their pool cover dealer to schedule an inspection and replacement of the snap hooks.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Safety pool covers
- Amount recalled
- About 350
Where it was sold
Sold at Independent pool supply stores and dealers nationwide from September 2014 to November 2014 for about $3,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The brass-plated snap hooks used to connect the cover's cables to the wall can break, posing a drowning risk.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 20 reports of snap hook failure. No injuries have been reported.
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