Due to a drowning hazard, about 5 million 48-inch above-ground pools have been recalled.
Nine children, ranging in age from 22 months to 3 years, drowned between 2007 and 2022 after scaling the pool’s footholds, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri were among the states where drowning deaths took place.
Here is further information regarding which pools are recalled, what defects to watch out for, and how to be safe if you own one of these pools.
What defect caused the pool recall?
A flaw in the compression strap that encircles the pool legs is the cause of the pool recall.
Young children might have an opportunity to approach the pool as a result, increasing the risk of drowning.
Even with a ladder there, a youngster might still climb on these straps, so the danger is still present.
Which pools are subject to the recall?
The recall applies to the following pool models:
Retailers such as Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe’s, Kmart, Toys R Us, Sam’s Club, The Home Depot, Big Lots, Costco, and BJ’s carried the recalled pools.
Additionally, the pools were offered for sale online at Wayfair.com, Amazon.com, and the Bestway USA, Intex, Funsicle, and Summer Waves websites.
Every pool costs between $400 and $1,000, according to the CPSC.
What should consumers who have these pools do to protect themselves?
Customers who want a free repair kit to assist preserve the pool’s construction should get in touch with Bestway, Intex, and/or Polygroup.
Customers should make sure kids don’t use the pool unattended or empty it until repairs are completed until a repair kit arrives.
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