Pool Safely

Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us

US CPSC — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:45:01 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
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Pool Safely’s 3rd Year at the Pool and Spa Expo

US CPSC — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:14:43 +0000

LAS VEGAS, NV – Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives, Consumer Product Safety Commission’s award-winning information and education campaign, returns to the International Pool and Spa Expo in Las Vegas on Nov 2. The campaign supports long-term safety changes and compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act or VGB Act.
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CPSC Warns of Drowning Dangers in Bathtubs, Bath Seats and Buckets

US CPSC — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:41:51 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The danger of drowning for young children is a real one, all year long. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. With Labor Day representing the traditional end of the pool season, parents and caregivers need to know that drowning risks inside the home are ever present.
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CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming Season

US CPSC — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:03:22 +0000

PHOENIX – As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 summer snapshot of the number of drowning and near-drowning incidents across America. Since Memorial Day, there have been 48 drownings and 75 near-drowning incidents in 35 states and territories reported by the media. With such a high number of child drownings and near-drownings, CPSC and campaign partners are calling for added vigilance at pools and spas this Fourth of July weekend and beyond. As part of this call to action, aquatic facilities across America are celebrating Pool Safely Day by making drowning prevention a priority and distributing campaign educational materials to their guests.
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Inez M. Tenenbaum: Take precautions to avoid summer water tragedies

US CPSC — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:51:01 +0000

Link to article in the May 31, 2011 issue of The Buffalo News: Inez M. Tenenbaum: Take precautions to avoid summer water tragedies

Remember pool safety as Memorial Day approaches

US CPSC — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:57:17 +0000

Link to article in the May 27, 2011 issue of The Houston Chronicle: Remember pool safety as Memorial Day approaches

Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings

US CPSC — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:55:54 +0000

Washington, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with eight manufacturers, today announced a voluntary recall of pool and spa drain covers. The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the … Continue reading →

Chairman Tenenbaum Memorial Day 2011 Pool Safely Press Event

US CPSC — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:00:45 +0000

Speech by Chairman Inez Tenenbaum on May 26, 2011

CPSC, U.S Olympian Hold Pool Safely Press Event to Release New Drowning and Entrapment Stats

US CPSC — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:19:59 +0000

Washington, DC – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, 55 drowning and 63 near-drowning incidents in 29 states and territories have already been reported by the media in the first five months of 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today kicks off the summer swimming season and the second year of its Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. The Pool Safely campaign is a national public education effort to reduce child drownings and nonfatal submersion and entrapment incidents in swimming pools and spas.
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Officials make plea for pool safety

US CPSC — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:58:51 +0000

Link to article in the May 26, 2011 issue of San Diego Union-Tribune: Officials make plea for pool safety