Above-Ground Pool Recall

*INVESTIGATION CLOSED*

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Recently, a recall was issued by the makers of certain above-ground pools due to a serious safety concern which has already caused deaths. There is a compression strap around the bottom of the pools that allows a young child to get a foothold to gain access to the pool, even if the ladder has been removed. There have been nine deaths of young children ages 22 months to 3 years old reportedly due to this, as well as other incidents where children were able to gain access to the pool.

5,000,000 of these pools have been sold in the years since 2002.  Could one of them be in your backyard? The brand names include Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup and are printed on the outside of the pools.  This recall includes the 48-inch high and taller models. If you have one of these pools, it is imperative that you contact the maker regarding this recall. The recall notice is linked below.

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002 | CPSC.gov

If you own one of these pools and have purchased it within the last 5 years, our attorneys would like to hear from you! Even if you have not experienced injury from it, just fill out the form on this page for more information.