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business7 days ago•4 min saved

Trankerloop Bath Seats Recalled Over Drowning Hazard, Refunds Available

Recall announced Feb 26, 2026, for Trankerloop infant bath seats due to instability that can tip and cause drowning; about 2,380 units sold on Amazon in 2025 (Aug–Oct) for roughly $36; stop using the seats and receive a full refund by contacting Trankerloop; return requires marking 'Recalled', disassembling the seat, removing the four suction cups, and emailing a photo of the disassembled unit to [email protected]; recall number 26-288.

via CPSC.gov|

#baby-products #business #drowning-risk

health-and-safety7 months ago•2 min saved

Massive Recall of 5 Million Pools Following Child Drownings

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 5 million above-ground pools with dangerous compression straps that children can use to enter unnoticed, leading to multiple drownings. Owners are advised to install a repair kit and ensure pools are inaccessible to children when unattended, highlighting ongoing pool safety concerns.

via Gizmodo|

#backyard-pools #child-safety #cpsc

public-safety7 months ago•2 min saved

Over 5 Million Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings

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.

via Yahoo Home|

#above-ground-pools #child-safety #consumer-product-safety

public-safety7 months ago•1 min saved

5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings

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.

via NPR|

#above-ground-pools #children-safety #consumer-alert

public-safety7 months ago•1 min saved

Over 5 Million Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings

Over 5.2 million aboveground pools sold in the US and Canada are being recalled due to a drowning risk posed by compression straps that can create footholds for children, with nine deaths reported in the US. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for free repair kits or drain pools until repaired.

via CNN|

#child-safety #drowning-risk #public-safety