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7/21/97

Pool Owners Beware

The dream of owning a home with a swimming pool can become a nightmare when a young child drowns in that family pool. About 300 children under 5 years old drown each year in residential pools nationwide. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds pool owners, especially those with small children, there are steps they can take to help prevent these deaths. The keys to preventing these tragedies including placing barriers around your pool, closely supervising your child and being prepared in case of an emergency. CPSC offers two free publications to help prevent child drowning: "Safety Barrier Guidelines for Pools" and "How to Plan for the Unexpected." These publications can be obtained by calling the CPSC Hotline at 800 638-2772.

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