Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup above-ground pools, which are advertised as an affordable way to enjoy family pool time at home, were recently recalled due to a risk that small children could gain access to the pool by using the compression straps, potentially leading to drownings. The Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup above-ground pool recall, which includes approximately 5 million pools, concerns above-ground pools that are 48 inches or taller and have compression straps along the outside and over the vertical support legs.
If you or a family member suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of a drowning in a Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup above-ground pool, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one. At Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., our legal team understands that the loss of a loved one is devastating, and we are here to help in any way. Our wrongful death attorneys can help you understand your rights and discuss your legal options in a free consultation today. Let our diligent team of lawyers guide you through this challenging time and fight for your rights.
Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Above-Ground Pool Recall
On July 21, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, all popular above-ground pool companies, have issued a recall on several above-ground pool models due to a risk of small children being able to access the pool through the use of the compression straps and potentially causing life-altering injuries or even deaths due to drowning. These above-ground pools are sold nationwide at retail stores including Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe’s, Sam’s Club, The Home Depot, Costco, Kmart, Toys “R” Us, Big Lots, and others. Additionally, the recalled above-ground pools are sold online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Bestway USA, Intex, Funsicle, and Summer Waves websites. The CPSC believes that nine children have drowned after gaining access to the pool through the compression straps, and that there were at least three other instances where children used the compression straps to gain access to the pool. Among the nine children who drowned, the youngest was only 22 months old, and the oldest was only three years old.
Which Above-Ground Pools Are Included in the Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall?
The recalled Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup above-ground pools include a variety of 48-inch or taller pools that were sold for between $400 and over $1,000 each in the aforementioned stores and online websites. The following models are included in the product recall:
- Bestway and Coleman: Power Steel
- Bestway and Coleman: Steel Pro
- Bestway and Coleman: Coleman Power Steel
- Intex: Metal Frame Pools
- Intex: Ultra Frame Pools
- Intex: Prism Frame Pool
- Intex: Ultra XTR Frame Pool
- Polygroup: Summer Waves (2015-2025)
- Polygroup: Summer Escapes (2006-2015)
- Polygroup: Funsicle (2023-2025)
- Polygroup: Sand n Sun (2008-2011)
- Polygroup: Blue Wave (2014-2025)
If you or a loved one were injured or, tragically, killed as a result of one of the above-listed faulty above-ground pool products, you have a right to safety and to seek compensation from the manufacturers for damages caused by the defective product. At Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., our product liability lawyers have helped many survivors of product liability accidents fight for the compensation they deserve from the negligent companies they thought they could trust. Let our legal team fight to get you the case results you need while you recover from the physical, emotional, and financial suffering you have endured.
Who is Affected by the Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Above-Ground Pool Recall?
The recall pertains to customers who purchased the aforementioned models of Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup above-ground pools between 2002 and now. All customers who purchased an above-ground pool from one of the listed companies should check their pool’s model name and size. If you have one of the above-listed pool models, make sure that your kids do not use the pool and contact Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup to receive a free repair kit consisting of a rope that attaches to each of the vertical support poles at the ground level to ensure that children cannot use it to gain access to the pool.
Do I Need to Call an Attorney About My Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup Pool?
Consumers who have experienced injuries or losses as a result of one of the above-ground pools mentioned above may be entitled to receive compensation from the negligent party. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup above-ground swimming pool or drowning accident, contact a swimming pool and drowning accident attorney to determine your options today. We are happy to offer a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and determine if it is something our attorneys can help you with. If you choose to pursue your case with our legal team, we work on a contingency fee basis- meaning that you will only pay our attorney fees or court costs if we make a recovery for you. If we don’t win your case, you won’t owe our team anything.
If you were not injured but would like to receive a free repair kit for your above-ground pool, contact your pool’s manufacturing company directly. To contact Bestway, call 844-593-4003 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email them at BWrecallsupport5516@sedwick.com. To contact Intex, call 800-549-8829 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email them at recallhelp@intexcorp.com. To contact Polygroup, call 888-621-4137 from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or email them at poolrecall@polygroup.com.
If you have questions regarding a lawsuit for injuries or death caused by a recalled Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup above-ground pool, contact our legal team at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., today for a free legal consultation. Our knowledgeable and dedicated attorneys are here to help and can point you in the right direction.
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