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By Sam Stevenson
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Walmart customers have been urged to immediately destroy or return three recalled products due to serious safety risks, including the risk of drowning and child poisoning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The affected products include above-ground pools that risk unauthorized access, as well as a topical ointment with child-resistant packaging violations.
Walmart did not provide a formal statement when approached for comment by Newsweek via a contact form on its website.
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But a spokesperson made it clear that the health and safety of its customers is a top priority, and the items mentioned have been restricted or removed from sale online and in-store.
Why It Matters
These urgent recalls impact thousands of American families who purchased the affected items online and in stores, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety standards for consumer goods.
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What To Know
According to CPSC recall notices, customers are being urged to immediately stop using the following items:
SereneLife Home Above-Ground Pools (Models SLPORND15 and SLPORND18)
About 80 units of the 48-inch and taller pools have been recalled because their exterior compression strap may serve as a foothold, allowing children to climb into the pool and potentially drown—even with the ladder removed.
No injuries have been reported. These pools were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, Target.com, and the SereneLife website from December 2021 through May 2025 for $300-$500.
Affected consumers must provide photographic evidence of destruction or disposal to receive a full refund from SereneLife Home.
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Blue Wave Above-Ground Pools (Multiple Models)
Roughly 13,400 units of Blue Wave brand pools, 48 inches and taller, have also been recalled over its compression strap creating a potential foothold for children.
Owners must contact Blue Wave for a free repair kit and ensure children cannot access the pool until the repair is made, or else drain the pool. No injuries have been reported.
These pools were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Dunham’s Sports, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Wayfair.com from January 2021 through July 2025 for $600-$2,000, depending on the size and model of the pool and accessories purchased.
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Plantimex Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment (UPC 860006498115)
About 50,330 jars have been recalled because they do not meet federal requirements for child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of potential fatal poisoning if a child ingests the contents.
The product was sold in 3.52 oz orange jars with white lids at Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online for about $10 between April 2024 and October 2025.
Consumers should immediately secure the jars out of children's reach and request a free replacement child-resistant lid from the manufacturer. No injuries have been reported.
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What People Are Saying
Walmart says on its website: "Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals.
"In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs."
Speaking about the SereneLife pools, Peter A. Feldman, acting chairman of the CPSC, said: "Today’s recall of nearly 13,500 additional Chinese-made above-ground pools addresses a dangerous design flaw that has resulted in at least nine deaths over the past 15 years. Previous CPSC leadership refused to take this hazard seriously, despite clear evidence of the dangers associated with these pools and a mounting death toll on their watch. No longer. Under new leadership, CPSC is committed to addressing the number one killer of children: drowning. This action follows a major recall of above-ground pools in July 2025 and the recent publication of a new safety standard for infant neck floats. Protecting children from the most serious product hazards must always be one of CPSC’s top priorities."
He added: "Even though swim season is over for much of the U.S., families should stop using these pools immediately, obtain the free repair kit, and ensure children are kept away until repairs are complete. Don't wait until it's hot outside; take the time to make the repairs now."
What Happens Next
For the SereneLife pools, customers stop using the pool immediately and contact the company at 888-619-6770, recall@serenelifehome.com, or via the company's recall webpage for full refund instructions, including submitting photographic proof of destruction or disposal.
For the Blue Wave pools, contact Blue Wave at (800) 603-0475, recall@bluewaveproducts.com, or through their recall page for a free repair kit.
For the Plantimex Mamisan ointment, secure the product out of children's reach and contact Plantimex at 855-752-6869, email at customercare@plantimexusa.com or online to get a free replacement child-resistant lid.
Update 12/21/25 11 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with a Walmart response.
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