The recall of about 5 million 48-inch and taller above-ground pools that use compression straps has been announced. These straps wrap around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool. Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed.
Consumers should immediately contact Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup to receive a free repair kit consisting of a rope that attaches to each of the vertical support poles at the ground level and wraps around the pool. The rope will maintain the structural integrity of the pool (a function previously served by the compression strap). Consumers should first secure the repair and then cut and remove the compression strap from the pool.
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