United KingdomEndless Pools retractable pool covers for indoor and outdoor pools, with a hand-crank mechanism and sold in colours including tan, black, gray, light blue and royal blue in customised widths from 8 to 16 feet, are affected. They were recalled because incorrect installation can create a gap wider than 4.5 inches that could allow a child under 5 to access the water, and they do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Owners should stop using the cover immediately and contact the place of purchase for further information and redress.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Endless Pools Retractable Pool Cover presenting a risk of entrapment.
Type: Machinery - Water Filtration Machines/Systems
Brand: Endless Pools
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: Retractable pool cover for both indoor and outdoor use. The pool cover system includes a hand crank mechanism that allows the user to cover and uncover their custom Endless Pool. The covers were sold in various colours, including tan, black, gray, light blue and royal blue, and vary in sizes based on the customised size of the pools, from 8 feet to 16 feet wide.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2507-0024
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of entrapment as it was determined that, if installed incorrectly, some of the covers may create a gap wider than 4.5 inches which exceeds the maximum space permitted in the relevant standard. This gap could allow a child under the age of 5 to access the water through the gap between the cover and swimming pool.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users.
We recommend owners cease use of this product immediately and contact the place of purchase for further information and redress.
The official notice
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