Summary
Over 5 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to safety concerns after reports of nine drowning deaths involving young children. These pools, sold by Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup, have straps that can allow children to climb into the pools unsupervised.
Key Facts
- More than 5.2 million pools in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled.
- The recall involves pools from Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup.
- These pools have been sold since 2002, including at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon.
- Nine drowning deaths of children aged 22 months to 3 years have been reported in the U.S.
- No deaths have been reported in Canada.
- The pools have straps that can help children climb in, posing a drowning risk.
- Consumers can get a repair kit with a safer rope to replace the strap.
- Owners are advised to keep pools out of children's reach until they're fixed or to drain the pool.
