Canada and the United States simultaneously recalled a best-selling product that is a must-have for many families.
According to the latest news, the best-selling home swimming pools in North America are being urgently recalled. More than one brand is involved in the problem, and several brands have been affected one after another. The pool products involved include brands such as Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup, and have been sold to households through major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Costco and Amazon since 2002. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Canadian Ministry of Health simultaneously issued a notice:
Because these pools have “compression straps” on the outside, children often step on them and climb up when entering the pool. If parents are not careful, drowning accidents may occur.
In fact, nine children have been confirmed to have drowned in the United States so far because of using these pools. The accident report showed the deceased were between 22 months and 3 years old.
Over the past 20 years, more than 5.2 million above-ground swimming pools have been sold in the U.S. and Canada. Although no one has died in Canada because of this incident, the Ministry of Health has decided to recall the product.
Pool brands recalled: Bestway, Intex Recreation, Polygroup
Recall product size: 48 inches (about 122 cm) or higher
Purchase time: The earliest can be traced back to 2002, the latest sale was in 2025
Sales area: United States (about 5 million sets), Canada (about 266,000 sets) The Ministry of Health reminds that if anyone has these swimming pools at home, they should immediately contact the relevant brand manufacturers to obtain free repair kits.
Until it is fixed, it may be a good idea to ensure that children are not alone near the pool or consider draining the pool temporarily. In addition, when young children use the swimming pool, it is best for a guardian to be present to avoid accidents.