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Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths

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NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far …

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Millions of above-ground pools recalled after drowning deaths of 9 children (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The drowning deaths of nine children between 2007 and 2022 has caused the CPSC to recall about 5 million above-ground pools.

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    5.2 million above ground pools recalled after reports of 9 drowning deaths (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled.

  3. NBC News

    About 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children since 2007 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    About 5 million swimming pools that have been linked to nine deaths of children over the last two decades have been recalled by their manufacturers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday morning

  4. FOX 13 Tampa

    Over 5.2 million pools recalled in US, Canada after 9 reported deaths (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Over 5.2 million aboveground pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled after nine child drownings.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Over 5.2 million pools sold across the US and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Over 5.2 million pools sold across U.S., Canada recalled after reports of 9 deaths (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The recall covers a range of pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002.

  7. East Idaho News

    Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far …

  8. New York Post

    Over 5.2 million pools sold across US, Canada recalled for faulty feature after 9 child deaths reported (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

  9. Boston

    More than 5.2 million pools sold across the US and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

  10. UPI

    5 million pools recalled due to child drowning incidents (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 5 million above-ground swimming pools due to drowning after nine children died,

  11. NBC Chicago

    After several Midwest deaths, millions of above-ground pools recalled. What to know (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    After the deaths of several children in the Midwest and other states, millions of above-ground pools were recalled for a potential drowning risk.

  12. FOX Business

    Over 5M swimming pools sold at major retailers recalled after reports of 9 deaths (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    More than 5 million Bestway, Intex and Polygroup-branded above-ground swimming pools that were sold from as far back as 2002 are being recalled due to drowning hazards.

  13. MedicalXpress

    Millions of backyard pools recalled after drowning deaths of nine children (opens MedicalXpress)

    Published

    MedicalXpress's feed description

    Close to 5 million above-ground swimming pools have been recalled following the drowning deaths of nine children over two decades.

  14. Wyoming Public Media

    Over 5 million pools sold in the U.S., Canada under recall after reports of 9 deaths (opens Wyoming Public Media)

    Published

    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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