Dangerous gaps could pose serious drowning and entrapment hazards
Endless Pools is recalling more than 11,500 manual retractable security pool covers sold nationwide after discovering that improper installation could leave dangerous gaps that pose serious drowning and entrapment hazards to children.
The recall, announced in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Canadian authorities, warns that if the pool covers are installed incorrectly, they may leave a gap of more than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool surface a violation of the ASTM F-1346 voluntary safety standard for pool safety covers.
While no injuries or incidents have been reported, the company emphasized the urgent need for repairs to prevent potential child drownings or entrapments.
What Products Are Affected
The recall applies to Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers, which use a hand crank mechanism to cover and uncover custom-built pools. These covers were sold in a variety of colors tan, black, gray, light blue, and royal blue and were customized in width from 8 feet to 16 feet.
Covers were sold from January 1994 through December 2024 through Endless Pools directly, via authorized dealers, and online at www.endlesspools.com for between $1,000 and $2,200. About 480 additional units were sold in Canada.
Safety Hazards
Improper installation by installers can result in noncompliance with safety standards and allow for openings that children could fall into or become trapped under. The CPSC warns that the risk of serious injury or death increases if children sit, stand, or jump on the improperly installed pool covers.
Until repairs are made, parents and guardians are advised to keep children away from the pool covers and never to allow children to use the pool unsupervised.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers should immediately:
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Stop allowing children near the covered pool.
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Contact Endless Pools to schedule a free inspection and repair.
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Avoid letting anyone sit, stand, or jump on the cover under any circumstances.
Endless Pools is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate repairs. The company will dispatch service representatives to inspect and correct any hazardous installations at no cost.
Contact Information:
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Phone: 800-910-2714 (MondayFriday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. ET)
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Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Manufacturer and Recall Details
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Manufacturer: Endless Pools, Aston, Pennsylvania
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Manufactured In: United States
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Recall Number: 25-336
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Units Recalled: 11,500 in U.S., 480 in Canada
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Remedy: Free repair and inspection
For further information and ongoing safety updates, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Posted: 2025-06-13 20:02:33
