Certain Above-Ground Pools recalled due to Drowning Hazard, United States

United States

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd. (China) and Bestway (USA) Inc. (Chandler, Arizona) (Bestway), Intex Recreation Corp. (Long Beach, California) and Polygroup North America Inc. (El Paso, Texas) have announced a recall of certain above-ground pools 48 inches and taller due to a drowning 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. The recall affects approximately 5 million pools sold nationwide in the United States since 2002, 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 website, Wayfair website and Bestway USA, Intex, Funsicle and Summer Waves websites.

The recalled pools feature compression straps running externally over the vertical support legs, which may create a foothold.

Recalled Above-Ground Pool Models by Brand
PRODUCT: Bestway & Coleman
- Models: Power Steel, Steel Pro
- Sold between: 2008 – 2024

PRODUCT: Intex
- Models:
Metal Frame Pools
Prism Frame Pools
Ultra Frame Pools
Ultra XTR Frame Pools
- Sold between:
2002 – 2012
2024 – 2025 (only at Intexcorp.com and Walmart)
- Total affected pools: 266

PRODUCT: Polygroup
- Models: Summer Escapes, Summer Waves
- Sold between: 2006 – 2025
- Summer Escapes: 2006 – 2015
- Summer Waves: 2015 – 2025

PRODUCT: Funsicle
- Sold between: 2023 – 2025

PRODUCT: Sand n Sun
- Sold between: 2008 – 2011

PRODUCT: Blue Wave
- Sold between: 2014 – 2025

Specific model names and numbers are printed on the pool liner.

The issue was identified following reports of nine child drownings between 2007 and 2022. The recall was initiated on July 21, 2025, and is classified as a safety hazard.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/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