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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
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Roughly 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of at least 9 children
The CPSC says the compression straps surrounding the pools could be used as footholds for unsupervised children to climb in. About 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled by their manufacturers due to concerns that the pools' compression straps could allow children to climb in unsupervised and potentially drown, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled above-ground pools are typically 48 inches or taller and have compression straps wrapped around the outside of the pool's supporting poles to help provide more support and stability to the pool walls. The specific recalled pools, which are listed on the CPSC website, have been sold by stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Toys 'R' Us, Costco and Amazon since 2002. The pools were manufactured in China and range in price between about $400 to over $1,000, depending on the size. The CPSC said in a press release Monday that these compression straps can turn into a foothold for children, granting them access to the water even if the ladder to the pool is removed. The agency believes nine children, between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old, drowned in the above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 across five states, because the victims used the compression straps to climb in. The CPSC noted there were three other reported incidents in 2011 and 2012, where the children were known to have previously used the compression straps to climb into the pools. Owners of these pools can contact the manufacturers, Bestway Inc., Intex Recreation Corp. or Polygroup North America Inc., to request a free repair kit, which includes a rope that can go around the vertical support poles at the ground level, in place of the compression strap, the CPSC said. (Remember to set up the repair rope first before removing the original compression strap from the pool.) Not all above-ground pools have this risk. Those same three companies have other models with strap configurations that run behind the poles, which does not make it possible for a child to turn it into a step. These pools are not part of the recall. The CPSC's annual drowning report, which was published on July 11, recommends that parents appoint a 'water watcher' to supervise children in or around pools. It's also important that younger children be taught how to swim; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parent-and-child swimming classes start when the child is 1, while children can receive more formal individual swimming classes once they turn 4 years old. The CPSC also advises parents and guardians to take CPR classes, which are available through in-person or online programs.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Roughly 5 million above-ground swimming pools recalled out of concern for child safety
The CPSC believes 9 children drowned in above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 because of these pools' compression straps. About 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled by their manufacturers due to concerns that the pools' compression straps could allow children to climb in unsupervised and potentially drown, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled above-ground pools are typically 48 inches or taller and have compression straps wrapped around the outside of the pool's supporting poles to help provide more support and stability to the pool walls. The specific recalled pools, which are listed on the CPSC website, have been sold by stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Toys 'R' Us, Costco and Amazon since 2002. The pools were manufactured in China and range in price between about $400 to over $1,000, depending on the size. The CPSC said in a press release Monday that these compression straps can turn into a foothold for children, granting them access to the water even if the ladder to the pool is removed. The agency believes nine children, between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old, drowned in the above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 across five states, because the victims used the compression straps to climb in. The CPSC noted there were three other reported incidents in 2011 and 2012, where the children were known to have previously used the compression straps to climb into the pools. Owners of these pools can contact the manufacturers, Bestway Inc., Intex Recreation Corp. or Polygroup North America Inc., to request a free repair kit, which includes a rope that can go around the vertical support poles at the ground level, in place of the compression strap, the CPSC said. (Remember to set up the repair rope first before removing the original compression strap from the pool.) Not all above-ground pools have this risk. Those same three companies have other models with strap configurations that run behind the poles, which does not make it possible for a child to turn it into a step. These pools are not part of the recall. The CPSC's annual drowning report, which was published on July 11, recommends that parents appoint a 'water watcher' to supervise children in or around pools. It's also important that younger children be taught how to swim; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parent-and-child swimming classes start when the child is 1, while children can receive more formal individual swimming classes once they turn 4 years old. The CPSC also advises parents and guardians to take CPR classes, which are available through in-person or online programs. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Roughly 5 million above-ground swimming pools recalled out of concern for child safety
The CPSC believes 9 children drowned in above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 because of these pools' compression straps. About 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled by their manufacturers due to concerns that the pools' compression straps could allow children to climb in unsupervised and potentially drown, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled above-ground pools are typically 48 inches or taller and have compression straps wrapped around the outside of the pool's supporting poles to help provide more support and stability to the pool walls. The specific recalled pools, which are listed on the CPSC website, have been sold by stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Toys 'R' Us, Costco and Amazon since 2002. The pools were manufactured in China and range in price between about $400 to over $1,000, depending on the size. The CPSC said in a press release Monday that these compression straps can turn into a foothold for children, granting them access to the water even if the ladder to the pool is removed. The agency believes nine children, between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old, drowned in the above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 across five states, because the victims used the compression straps to climb in. The CPSC noted there were three other reported incidents in 2011 and 2012, where the children were known to have previously used the compression straps to climb into the pools. Owners of these pools can contact the manufacturers, Bestway Inc., Intex Recreation Corp. or Polygroup North America Inc., to request a free repair kit, which includes a rope that can go around the vertical support poles at the ground level, in place of the compression strap, the CPSC said. (Remember to set up the repair rope first before removing the original compression strap from the pool.) Not all above-ground pools have this risk. Those same three companies have other models with strap configurations that run behind the poles, which does not make it possible for a child to turn it into a step. These pools are not part of the recall. The CPSC's annual drowning report, which was published on July 11, recommends that parents appoint a 'water watcher' to supervise children in or around pools. It's also important that younger children be taught how to swim; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parent-and-child swimming classes start when the child is 1, while children can receive more formal individual swimming classes once they turn 4 years old. The CPSC also advises parents and guardians to take CPR classes, which are available through in-person or online programs. Solve the daily Crossword
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC records statement of ‘Datuk' in scrap metal smuggling probe
The businessman is being investigated by MACC in connection with a suspected large-scale smuggling syndicate operating across five states. PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from a businessman with a 'Datuk' title as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of scrap metal smuggling. An MACC source said the man had been overseas since July 12 and had returned to Malaysia last night, Utusan Malaysia reported. 'He came to the MACC headquarters to have his statement recorded. The process is still ongoing,' the source was quoted as saying. The businessman is among several individuals being investigated in connection with a suspected large-scale smuggling syndicate operating across five states. The anti-graft agency has so far seized assets estimated to be worth over RM183 million, including eight properties in Penang, six luxury vehicles, and five branded watches believed to be owned by the 'Datuk'. MACC has also frozen 45 company accounts and 82 personal bank accounts involving funds totalling RM51 million. Investigations are being carried out under Sections 16 and 18 of the MACC Act 2009. Authorities are also probing possible offences under the Income Tax Act 1967, the Customs Act 1967, and anti-money laundering laws.
