Summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued recalls for certain products sold by Walmart due to safety risks, including drowning and child poisoning concerns. The recalled items include two types of above-ground pools and a topical ointment because of safety design flaws and packaging issues. Consumers are advised to stop using these products and to contact the manufacturers for refunds or repairs.
Key Facts
- The recalls involve three products: SereneLife and Blue Wave brand above-ground pools, and Plantimex Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment.
- The SereneLife pools had about 80 units recalled due to the risk of children climbing into the pool, leading to possible drowning.
- The Blue Wave pools had roughly 13,400 units recalled for similar safety concerns.
- No injuries have been reported from either pool brand so far.
- Consumers need to provide proof of disposal for a refund on SereneLife pools or seek a free repair kit for Blue Wave pools.
- The Plantimex ointment, with over 50,000 jars sold, failed to meet child-resistant packaging requirements, posing a poisoning risk.
- Customers should secure the ointment out of children’s reach and request a replacement lid.
- The recalled products were sold through various online and in-store outlets like Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
