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CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2016

SmartPool Recalls Pool Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers

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.

Recall #
16269
Affected scope
About 1,600
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SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j. recalled This recall includes the PE12 PoolEye submersible swimming pool alarms for aboveground po… - a moderate-severity action.

SmartPool Recalls Pool Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers was recalled by SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j. in September 27, 2016. Reason: The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consum…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always super…. Verify recall #16269 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The ON/OFF activation switch on the pool alarm is reversed, which can cause the alarm to fail to alert consum….

Moderate
severity level
September 27, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16269 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #16269) was formally reported on September 27, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always supervise children in and around water. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,600

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 16269
Date reported September 27, 2016
Date initiated September 27, 2016
Recalling firm SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j.
Affected scope About 1,600
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

  • Check the recall number (16269) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by SmartPool LLC, of Lakewood, N.j.. Units affected: About 1,600.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately contact SmartPool for a free replacement alarm. Always supervise children in and around water.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16269.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (16269) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported September 27, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.