What is affected
Bestway, Coleman, Intex, and Polygroup brands (Summer Waves, Summer Escapes, Funsicle, Sand n Sun, and Blue Wave) — 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps running on the outside and over the vertical support legs
Why it matters
The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk.
CFPG consumer-action summary
Immediately contact Bestway, Intex, or Polygroup for a free repair kit. Until the repair is installed, ensure children cannot access the pool unattended or drain the pool. Secure the replacement rope around the vertical support poles at ground level before cutting and removing the external compression strap; do not remove the strap first because it supports the pool.
Model numbers or identifying details
Affected pools are 48 inches or taller with an external compression strap running outside and over the vertical support legs. Included families: Bestway Power Steel, Steel Pro, and Coleman Power Steel (2008–2024); Intex Metal Frame and Ultra Frame (2002–2012), plus 266 Prism Frame and Ultra XTR Frame pools sold only through Intexcorp.com and Walmart (2024–2025); Polygroup Summer Waves (2015–2025), Summer Escapes (2006–2015), Funsicle (2023–2025), Sand n Sun (2008–2011), and Blue Wave (2014–2025). Brand/model information is printed on the outside liner.
Official product description
How to identify an affected pool: Check the brand and model name printed on the outside pool liner. This recall covers pools 48 inches or taller when the compression strap runs around the outside of the pool and over the vertical support legs.
- Bestway and Coleman: Power Steel, Steel Pro, and Coleman Power Steel models sold from 2008 through 2024.
- Intex: Metal Frame and Ultra Frame models sold from 2002 through 2012, plus 266 Prism Frame and Ultra XTR Frame pools sold only through Intexcorp.com and Walmart from 2024 through 2025.
- Polygroup brands: Summer Waves (2015–2025), Summer Escapes (2006–2015), Funsicle (2023–2025), Sand n Sun (2008–2011), and Blue Wave (2014–2025).
Free repair: CPSC says consumers should obtain and secure the manufacturer’s replacement rope around the vertical support poles at ground level before cutting and removing the external compression strap. Do not remove the strap before the repair is installed because it supports the pool.
- Bestway: Bestway recall page or 888-875-5620.
- Intex: Intex recall page or 800-549-8829.
- Polygroup: Polygroup recall page or 888-621-4137.
CPSC recall 25-393. Source verified August 8, 2026. Confirm the exact model and current remedy on the official CPSC recall notice.
Florida relevance
CPSC reports that one of the nine child drowning incidents occurred in Florida. The affected pools were sold nationwide at major retailers with Central Florida locations—including Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, and others—and through major online retailers.
Central Florida Pool Guide summarizes the linked CPSC recall notice for homeowner education. CFPG may edit its consumer-action summary for clarity. Current remedy availability has not been independently confirmed. Confirm affected products, model numbers, eligibility, remedies, and current instructions in the official CPSC notice or with the manufacturer.