SmartPool Recalls Pool Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers

Recalled September 27, 2016 · CPSC recall 16269 · SmartPool

Hazard

The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers if a child enters the water.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 1,600

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall includes the PE12 PoolEye submersible swimming pool alarms for aboveground pools. The submersible gray pool alarm consists of two attached components, a sensor tube with a float switch that is submerged under water and an audible sensor that is fixed to the outside of the pool. The siren has an ON/OFF activation switch. PoolEye is printed on the front of the siren. PE12 is printed on the manual and UPC code 628208165125 is printed on the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always supervise children in and around water.

Contact

SmartPool toll-free at 888-560-7665 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected], or online at www.smartpool.com and click on PE12 Recall link on the homepage for more information.

Product

PE12 PoolEye pool alarms

Imported by

SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.J.

Distributed by

SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.J.

Retailers

Family Leisure, Pool and Spa Depot and other authorized dealers and online at Amazon, Doheny Enterprise, Target, Walmart and other websites from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $70 and $80. The alarms were also provided at no cost as part of a pool package.

Made in

Hong Kong

UPC

628208165125

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →