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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gizmodo
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Home
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling approximately 5 million above-ground pools manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. and Canada, linked to the deaths of nine children due to drowning incidents caused by a design flaw allowing children to access the pools even when the ladder is removed. The pools, sold by brands like Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, are being recalled for free repair kits to prevent further accidents.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
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.