Hobby Lobby Recalls Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips Due to Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by Starmatrix Group Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by Starmatrix Group
Recall date: Jan. 29, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
This recall involves all Sunneday and Blue Bay brand above-ground pools 48 inches and taller. Model information and the Sunneday or Blue Bay logo are printed on the liner on the outside of the pool. Pool models subject to this recall include: Model Description UPC Code 70018 Sunneday Oasis Cottage 18'x52" 850022858529 70024 Sunneday Oasis Cottage 24'x52" 850022858536 358015W Blue Bay Softsided Pool 15'x48" 191127003583 359015G Blue Bay Softsided Pool 15'x48" 191127003590 360018W Blue Bay Softsided Pool 18'x52" 191127003606 361018G Blue Bay Softsided Pool 18'x52" 191127003613 380018T Blue Bay Softsided Pool 18'x52" 191127003804 The recalled above-ground pools contain a compression strap (also referred to as a reinforcing belt) that wraps around the pool on the outside of the vertical support poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown. Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed. CPSC's website www.PoolSafely.gov has free, downloadable educational materials available to the public on pool safety including information on barriers, covers, alarms and other safety information.
- The risk
The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk. None reported
- Who's affected
Units: About 2,390, according to CPSC. Sold at: Online at Amazon.com and www.sunneday.com from January 2024 through October 2025 for between $500 and $1,210 depending on the size and model of the pool and accessories purchased.
- Compared with
Hobby Lobby has 2 CPSC recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
3 earlier CPSC recalls by Hobby Lobby since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Jan. 29, 2026 Hobby Lobby Recalls Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips Due to Choking Hazard
- Oct. 6, 2021 Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (agency record)
- May 23, 2017 Hobby Lobby Recalls Easter and July 4th Light-Up Spinner Toys Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Consumers should contact Starmatrix to request a free repair kit. In the interim, consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: Starmatrix toll-free at (888) 254-2714 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@starmatrix.cn or online at https://www.starmatrix.cn/page-81484.html or go to www.starmatrix.cn and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26227 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Jan. 29, 2026 |
| Company | Hobby Lobby |
| Products | Sunneday and Blue Bay brand 48-inch and taller above-ground pools |
| Remedy offered | Repair |
| Manufactured in | China |
| UPC codes | 850022858529, 850022858536, 191127003583, 191127003590, 191127003606, 191127003613, 191127003804 |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice