A new study revealed 209 children drowned in portable pools from 2001 to 2009. June 20, 2011— -- Just in time for the hot summer months, a new study warns parents that portable pools are not ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With the hot summer months arriving, a new study warns that caregivers need to be thinking about the drowning hazards posed by portable pools, including inflatable and ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Summer is just around the corner and that means pool season will be here before you know it. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has a warning for parents considering a ...

A child dies every five days in portable pools during warm-weather months, according to a new study. "Parents need to be aware that these pools can present the same risks for drowning, especially for ...

In summertime, Sunland Elementary School’s playground area is a sizzling hot cement-scape devoid of shade or children at play. But recently, a bright blue jewel of a swimming pool was placed in its ...

Portable pools are popular, but they can be as dangerous as they are fun. Dr. Michael Macknin, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children's, says portable pools present all kinds of dangers for kids ...

SPRINGFIELD — The near-drowning of a local infant June 24 has called attention to the safety issues of backyard pools, otherwise known as portable pools. Fourteen-month-old Hannah Rodgers was listed ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- San Diego is bringing back its Portable Pool program to help teach children water safety skills. The program will officially open at City Heights Recreation Center starting June 17 ...

Orange City Council is reminding owners of portable pools that NSW pool fencing and safety laws apply to them.In the recent hot weather many people ...

Pool owners are being reminded to check barriers and gates before anyone dives in or risk facing a fine. With summer in full ...

SAN DIEGO — The city of San Diego will launch its annual portable pool program at the City Heights Recreation Center Monday to offer free swimming and water safety lessons to children. The pool will ...