CPSC

48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression Recalled for Drowning Hazard

Example of child using the compression strap to stand on above-ground pool, illustrating the hazard involved
Example of child using the compression strap to stand on above-ground pool, illustrating the hazard involved
Examples of recalled above-ground pools with arrows showing the compression strap running externally on the outside and over the vertical support legs
Examples of recalled above-ground pools with arrows showing the compression strap running externally on the outside and over the vertical support legs
Examples of Strap Configurations for Recalled Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller
Examples of Strap Configurations for Recalled Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller
Examples of Strap Configurations Running Behind the Pole for Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller that are Not Recalled
Examples of Strap Configurations Running Behind the Pole for Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller that are Not Recalled

Hazard

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 You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

Bestway toll free at 844-593-4003 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://BWrecallsupport.expertinquiry.com or email at BWrecallsupport5516@sedgwick.com for more information. Intex toll-free at 800-549-8829 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PTMonday through Friday, or online at www.Intexcorp.com/recall or email recallhelp@intexcorp.com for more information. Polygroup toll-free at 888-621-4137 from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://polygrouprecall.com or email at poolrecall@polygroup.com for more information.

Products

48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps running on the outside and over the vertical support legs

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

The recalled above-ground pools have been sold since 2002 at stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Kmart, Toys "R" Us, Sam's Club, The Home Depot, Big Lots, Costco and BJ's (among others), as well as online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com and Bestway USA, Intex, Funsicle and Summer Waves websites.