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Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Recall: Selected above-ground pools recalled after nine drowning deaths
A recall has been issued for certain brands of above-ground pools after nine drowning deaths. On July 21, Health Canada issued a recall of selected above-ground pools sold by Bestway, Intex and Polygroup due to a design that allows kids to climb into the pool without the use of a ladder. The recall is issued in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and affects 266,000 pools sold in Canada and about five million in the U.S. To date, there have been nine drownings in the U.S., but none in Canada. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Here's what you need to know. On selected models of Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools, there is a compression strap surrounding the pool legs that creates a foothold, which allows kids to climb into the pool independently and risk drowning. The recall has been issued in Canada and the U.S. Among the affected products are Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools that measure 48 inches (1.2 metres) and taller and use a compression strap along the perimeter of the pool. The pools were sold at a variety of retailers. According to the U.S. recall notice, many of the affected pool models were sold at Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Kmart, Toys 'R' Us, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Big Lots, Costco and BJ's, as well as online through Amazon, Wayfair, Bestway, Intex, Funsicle and Summer Waves. The pools ranged in price from about $400 to more than $1,000 US, depending on the size. The following products are included in the recall: Bestway pools sold between 2008 to 2024: • Coleman Power Steel • Power Steel • Steel Pro Intex pools sold between 2003 to 2012: • Metal Frame Pools • Ultra Frame Pools Polygroup pools sold between 2006 to 2025: • Outbound (2015 — 2025) • Funsicle (2023 — 2025) • Summer Waves (2015 — 2025) • Summer Escapes (2006 to 2015) Some Bestway, Intex and Polygroup pools are not affected. Those that are not affected include pools with the compression strap that does not create a gap between the strap and the pool. (See image above.) As of July 17, there have been no incidents or injuries reported in Canada. However, there have been nine drowning deaths recorded in the U.S., linked to the use of the recalled pools. The nine deaths in the U.S. were of kids between the ages of 22 months and 3 years. The drownings were reported in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri between 2007 and 2022. In the three other incidents in 2011 and 2012, kids were able to climb into the pool using the compression strap as a foothold. If your pool is part of the recall, immediately drain it until it has been repaired to avoid a drowning risk. Then contact your corresponding pool manufacturer or distributor for a repair kit. • Bestway toll free at 844-593-4003, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, online , or by email at BWrecallsupport5516@ • Intex toll-free at 800-549-8829, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, online , or by email at recallhelp@ . • Polygroup toll-free at 888-621-4137, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, online , or by email poolrecall@ Note that under federal law, it is illegal to give away or sell recalled products. sip@
Fast Company
6 hours ago
- General
- Fast Company
Recall warning: Did you buy a swimming pool from one of these top retailers in the last 23 years?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a joint recall of 5 million pools sold by multiple companies. At issue is a design flaw of specific above-ground pools that the companies have sold for over 20 years. That flaw has reportedly already contributed to the deaths of nine children as young as 22 months. Here's what you need to know. What's happened? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted a recall notice on its website stating that up to 5 million above-ground pools are being recalled because their design poses a significant drowning hazard to young children. The design flaw centers around compression straps used on the above-ground pools. The steps wrap around the exterior sides of the pools, helping them retain their shape when filled with water. However, the straps can also be used as a makeshift step by young children to stand on and gain access to the pool. The CSPC says that it believes nine children have died because of this design flaw. The agency says the deaths occurred between 2007 and 2022. During that time, nine children ranging in age from 22 months to 3 years gained access to the pools and drowned in them. The deaths occurred in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri. What pools are being recalled? Up to 5 million above-ground pools are being recalled. These pools have been sold by several companies since 2002. The companies involved in the recall include Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, according to the recall notice. The pools measured 48 inches or taller in height and retailed for between $400 and over $1,000, depending on the model. A list of the recalled models can be found here, along with images of the design flaw. Where were the recalled pools sold? The CSPC notice says that the recalled pools were sold nationwide, including at some of the most popular physical and online retailers. Stores where the recalled pools were sold since 2002 include, among others: Walmart Target Sears Lowe's Kmart Toys 'R' Us Sam's Club The Home Depot Big Lots Costco BJ's Bestway USA's website Intex's website Funsicle's website Summer Waves' website About 266,000 of the pools were also sold in Canada. What do I do if I have one of the recalled pools? Consumers should ensure that children cannot access the recalled pools unattended, the CSPC says. As a precautionary measure, consumers may want to drain their recalled pool until the design flaw can be repaired. Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup will send affected consumers who contact them about the recall a free repair kit, which will contain a rope that is to be used to replace the current compression strap. Consumers with a recalled pool should contact Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup, depending on their pool's model. Full details of the recall can be found on the CSPC's website.
Gizmodo
9 hours ago
- General
- Gizmodo
This Deadly Design Flaw in 5 Million Pools Just Triggered a Massive Recall
Millions of homes in the U.S. are harboring a hidden drowning danger for kids in their backyards. This week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a massive recall of certain backyard pools that have already caused the deaths of several children. The CPSC issued the recall on Monday in conjunction with multiple backyard pool manufacturers. The recalled pools—five million in total—all carry compression straps that make it possible for small kids to enter the structure without their parents or other caregivers noticing. At least nine drowning deaths of children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old in six states have been associated with the products since 2007. The recall specifically concerns 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps sold by the companies Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup. The compression straps are wrapped around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles to further secure its structural integrity. But children can use the straps as a foothold to get inside the pool even with the ladder removed, the CPSC said, heightening the risk of unattended swimming and drowning. In addition to the nine deaths, the CPSC has documented three other incidents in which children entered the pools via the straps. 1 Million Igloo Coolers Recalled for Causing Fingertip Amputations These pools were originally manufactured in China and have been sold across the U.S. since 2002 at various nationwide chains, including Walmart, Target, Sears, and Toys 'R' Us, as well as at online retailers like Amazon. About 266,000 of these pools were also sold in Canada. A full list of the recalled products can be seen here, and the pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the pool's exterior. People who own the recalled pools are advised to contact the manufacturers. They can obtain a free repair kit containing a rope designed to wrap around the pool and attach to its vertical support poles at ground level, effectively replacing the function of the compression straps. People should first install the repair kit before cutting and removing the straps, the CPSC said. Until the kit is secured, the agency added, families should ensure their children can't access the pool when unattended or simply drain the pool to prevent use. The CPSC is also reminding people to practice good pool safety for themselves and their children in general. Though rare, about 350 children under five are estimated to die each year in the U.S. from drowning in pools, according to the agency.
Newsweek
11 hours ago
- General
- Newsweek
Home Depot Products Recalled Nationwide as Fatal Warning Issued
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Above-ground pools sold at Home Depot and other retailers have been recalled due to a drowning risk, following the deaths of nine children. This is one of three products recalled by Home Depot in the past month. Newsweek contacted Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the three manufacturers of the affected pool models, via email on Tuesday. Why It Matters Millions of families may unknowingly own a pool that poses a serious drowning risk to their children. What To Know The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about five million 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup. The agency said that the compression straps running around the side can be used by children as a foothold to gain access into the pools, which can lead to drowning. CPSC said it believes that nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old drowned after entering the pools using the footholds between 2007 and 2022. They said that these incidents took place in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri. A range of above-ground pools have been recalled due to a drowning risk following the deaths of nine children. A range of above-ground pools have been recalled due to a drowning risk following the deaths of nine children. Alan Schein Photography / Getty The affected pools were sold at a variety of locations, including in-store at Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Kmart, Toys "R" Us, Sam's Club, Big Lots, Costco and BJ's. They were also sold online by Amazon, Wayfair, Bestway USA, Intex, Funsicle and Summer Waves. The recalled pool models include Bestway and Coleman models sold from 2008 to 2024, including Power Steel, Steel Pro and Coleman Power Steel. It also includes Intex models sold between 2002 and 2012, specifically the Metal Frame Pools and the Ultra Frame Pools. Also included in the recall are Intex Models, which were only sold on Intex's website and at Walmart in 2024 and 2025, namely the Prism Frame Pool and the Ultra XTR Frame Pool. The pools included in the recall are those in which the compression strap runs outside the pool legs, not those that run behind the pool legs and flat to the pool. The pool brand names and model numbers can be found printed on the pool liner on the outside of the pool. The products were manufactured in China and range in price from approximately $400 to over $1,000. Other Home Depot Recalls In the past month Home Depot has also issued recalls for two other products. On June 26, Home Depot issued a recall for Converta camping cots and stretchers over laceration and amputation hazards. Approximately 228,760 units were affected, with the Consumer Safety Protection Commission (USCSPC) warning, "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camping cots and suspension stretchers and contact The Coleman Company for a free repair kit, including installation instructions". On June 26, Home Depot also issued a recall for Vevor wrought iron single post handrails due to an injury hazard. The recall noted that Vevor has received five reports of the handrails breaking, resulting in injuries, including one head injury. USCSPC issued a warning for the product, stating "Consumers should stop using the recalled handrails immediately and contact Vevor for a full refund What People Are Saying USCSPC said: "The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk." What Happens Next Customers with the recalled pools are advised to contact the manufacturer of their model to receive a free repair kit to replace the strap with a rope.
CNN
21 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Over 5.2 million pools sold across the US and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths
More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the US and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. According to Monday notices published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, these pools have compression straps running along the outside of the product — which 'may create a foothold' for small children and allow them to access the water unattended. That can pose a serious drowning risk, the safety regulatory warn. To date, the CPSC believes nine children across the US have drowned after gaining access to these now-recalled pools in this way. Those deaths occurred between 2007 and 2022, involving children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old. No additional fatalities have been reported in Canada. Consumers in possession of these pools are urged to immediately contact Bestway, Intex and/or Polygroup to receive a free repair kit — which will consist of a rope to replace the compression strap. Owners of these pools should otherwise ensure that small children cannot access the pool without supervision, regulators note — and could alternatively drain the pool until the repair is made. All of the pools being recalled are 48 inches or taller — and can be identified by brand and model names listed on both the CPSC and Health Canada's recall notices. Sales of the pools ranged by model and location, but date as far back to 2002 and as recently as 2025. About 5 million of these now-recalled pools were sold across the US — including both online and in-stores at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Lowe's, Costco and Amazon. Another 266,000 were sold in Canada.
