5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings
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Over 5.2 million above-ground pools sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to a drowning risk posed by compression straps that can create footholds for children, leading to nine reported drownings. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for free repair kits or drain pools until repaired, with the recall affecting pools sold from 2002 to 2025.
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- Over 5 million pools sold in the U.S., Canada under recall after reports of 9 deaths NPR
- Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002 | CPSC.gov U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
- 5 Million Pools Are Recalled After at Least 9 Children Drown The New York Times
- Over 5M swimming pools sold at major retailers recalled after reports of 9 deaths Fox Business
- 5 million above-ground pools recalled after deaths of 9 children ABC News
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