Over 5.2 million above-ground pools are recalled due to a drowning risk linked to nine child deaths.

Over 5.2 million above-ground swimming pools are being recalled due to a drowning risk that has led to nine children's deaths since 2007. The pools, sold since 2002 and made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, have compression straps that can serve as footholds for small children, allowing unsupervised access to the water. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for a free repair kit that includes a rope to replace the straps. The recall affects pools sold in major stores and online, priced between $400 and $1,000. About 5 million pools were sold in the U.S., and 266,000 in Canada.