Pool and Spa Submersion Data and Related Reports
A list of reports produced by CPSC to help children and families prevent drownings and other water-related mishaps.
Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2011
Released May 2012This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.
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Released May 2012This report presents estimates of the number of pool- or spa-related submersion injuries between 2009 and 2011, and it presents counts of reported pool- or spa-related submersion fatalities involving children younger than 15 years of age between 2007 and 2009.
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Released May 2012This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.
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Released September 2011This memorandum contains information on non-pool product related submersion incidents of children under 5 years of age.
Download This Report1999-2006 Reported Submersions and Other Hazards Associated with Liquids/Chemicals in Buckets/Pails, July 2008
Released September 2008This memorandum contains information on submersions and other hazards reported to CPSC staff associated with buckets and pails containing liquids and/or chemicals.
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Study on Pool Alarm Reliability
Released May 2000CPSC staff evaluation of water disturbance alarms.
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