The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said more than 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled due to a drowning hazard.
The recall covers Bestway, Intext Recreation and Polygroup 48-inch-and-taller above-ground pools that use compression straps.
The report said the compression straps wrap around the pool on the outside and can create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown.
CPSC believes nine children have drowned after getting into pools using the footholds.
The incidents occurred in Florida, California, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri between 2007 and 2022, per the report.
The recall urges consumers to immediately contact Bestway, Intex and Polygroup to receive a free repair kit to remove the compression strap while maintaining the structural integrity of the pool.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
