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

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-07-21

Hazard: Drowning Hazard

Above-ground pools with compression straps for drowning hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-07-21
Retailer	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.
Model identifiers	Bestway and Coleman Models_x000D_ Sold 2008 to 2024_x000D_ Intex Models_x000D_ Sold 2002 to 2012_x000D_ Intex Models (Sold only at Intexcorp.com and Walmart, 2024 to 2025)_x000D_ (266 pools)_x000D_ Polygroup Models_x000D_ Sold 2006 to 2025, Power SteelMetal Frame PoolsPrism Frame Pool _x000D_ Summer Waves_x000D_ (2015-2025), Steel ProUltra Frame Pools Ultra XTR Frame Pool_x000D_ Summer Escapes _x000D_ (2006-2015), Coleman Power Steel _x000D_ Funsicle_x000D_ (2023-2025) _x000D_ Sand n Sun_x000D_ (2008-2011)_x000D_ Blue Wave_x000D_ (2014-2025)
Units affected	5000000
Hazard	Drowning Hazard
Hazard description	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.
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.
Recall number	25-393
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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