
Major Recall of Above-Ground Pools Over Drowning Risks
Blue Wave is recalling above-ground pools 48 inches and taller due to a drowning hazard, emphasizing the importance of safety and awareness for pool owners.
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Blue Wave is recalling above-ground pools 48 inches and taller due to a drowning hazard, emphasizing the importance of safety and awareness for pool owners.

Approximately 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled due to safety concerns that their compression straps could be used by children to climb in unsupervised, leading to at least 9 child drownings between 2007 and 2022. The recall affects pools sold since 2002, manufactured in China, and available at major retailers. Owners are advised to replace the straps with a repair kit to prevent children from climbing in, and parents are urged to supervise children around pools, teach swimming, and learn CPR.

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.

Approximately 5 million above-ground pools sold since 2002 are being recalled due to a drowning risk, as children can access the pools through compression straps creating footholds. Nine children have died and three incidents are reported. The companies involved are providing free repair kits to secure the pools and prevent access, emphasizing their commitment to safety.

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are recalling about 5 million above-ground pools 48 inches and taller due to a drowning risk posed by compression straps that create footholds for children, leading to nine reported deaths. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for free repair kits to remove the straps and ensure safety.