The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall affecting 5 million above-ground pools sold by companies including Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup. A design flaw with compression straps has been identified as a significant drowning hazard for young children, allowing them to gain access to the pools. Tragically, nine children aged 22 months to 3 years have drowned due to this flaw, with incidents recorded from 2007 to 2022 across several states including California and Texas. The pools range in height from 48 inches and have been priced from $400 to over $1,000.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a joint recall of 5 million above-ground pools due to a significant drowning hazard for young children.
Compression straps used on these above-ground pools create a design flaw that allows young children to use them as steps to access the pools.
Nine children aged 22 months to 3 years have reportedly died from drowning incidents related to the pools between 2007 and 2022.
Involved companies include Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, with the affected pool models measuring 48 inches or taller and priced between $400 and over $1,000.
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