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 claim consists of several components: the number of pools sold, the geographic scope (U.S. And Canada), the timeframe (last two decades), the recall status, and the reported nine drowning deaths. Multiple authoritative sources, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and major news organizations, confirm that over 5. 2 million aboveground pools sold since 2002 by brands such as Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup are under recall due to safety hazards.apnews.comapnews.comOver 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after...cpsc.govcpsc.govBestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and...

The recall covers pools sold at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Costco, and Amazon across both countries.cnn.comcnn.comAboveground pool recall: Over 5.2 million sold across the US and Canada are... The CPSC reports that nine children aged between 22 months and 3 years have drowned after gaining access to these pools via footholds created by a strap around the pool, with incidents occurring between 2007 and 2022 in multiple U.S. States; no deaths have been reported in Canada.cpsc.govcpsc.govBestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and...

The timeframe of 'over the last two decades' aligns with sales data dating back to 2002. The recall is ongoing and publicly announced by federal regulators. There is no evidence contradicting these facts or suggesting significant inaccuracies.

Thus, the claim accurately reflects current verified information.