Effective Monday, July 21, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for certain models of above ground pools due drowning hazard.
These pools use compression straps that wrap around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles, creating a foothold. These footholds could allow children to gain access to the pool, even without the pool ladder, and drown.
These pools have been linked to drowning incidents in six states (California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri) between 2007 and 2022.
About five million of these pools have been sold in the United States and Canada in stores and online since 2022.
Consumers should contact Bestway, Intex or Polygroup to request a repair kit. In the interim consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.
For a list of the specific models included in the recall or more information on the recall, please visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcement.