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Welcome to the Entrapment Archive


Federal Pool Safety Legislation Passes Congress
U.S. House of Representatives - December 18, 2007
Mum offered holiday for dead son
The Sun - August 28, 2007
CPSC Recommends Installation of Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS)
CBS News - August 1, 2007
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - August 1, 2007
Drowned boy's arm was stuck in intake valve
Greenwich Times - August 2, 2007
Former Secretary of state pushes for hot tub safety standards
- June 29, 2007
Girl, 6, recovering from freak pool accident
Pioneer Press - July 3, 2007
2007 Pool and Spa Safety Act introduced to legislation
- March 27, 2007
Wasserman Schultz to Introduce Federal Pool Safety Legislation
- May 2, 2006
Pool safety official says he replaced rusty wires prior to schoolgirl's death
Mainichi Daily News - August 3, 2006
Pool drowning investigation reveals drain cover fixed with wire
Mainichi Daily News - August 1, 2006
Mission Viejo family inspires spa-safety bill
Orange County Reporter - June 26, 2006
Father Keeps Drowning Son Alive With Underwater Breaths
WESH - July 21, 2006
Boy Survives Hot Tub Drain Entrapment
abc News - Good Morning America - July 27, 2006
Gathering Input
POOL & SPA NEWS - NOVEMBER 20, 1996
A new day dawning in pool safety
Lower Keys barometer - April 15, 1999
Underwater Spas pose hidden danger, especially to children
Sun-Sentinal - July 3, 2006
Powerful pumps of whirlpools a danger to kids, officials say
Miami Herald Broward Edition - June 16, 1999
Letter to Drinking Water and Recreational Waters Compliance Section
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s - May 3, 1999
Ohio Mandates Anti-Entrapment Measures
Aqua Mag. - April 4, 1999
Mother Seeks stronger safety laws
Pool and Spa News - October 23, 1998
Girl, 11, trapped underwater by pool drain, dies...
Orange County - September 1998
Down the Drain
Athletic Business - August, 1998
Tests Show Entrapment is Preventable
POOL & SPA NEWS - SEPTEMBER, 1997
Improperly covered pool drains can lead...
Las Vegas Review-Journal - May 18, 1997
Company papers reveal 13 accidents like Cary girl’s
THE NEW OBSERVER - December 11, 1996
Hot tub drain problem has existed since 1970s
Ocala Star Banner - August 21, 1988
Thankfully our story has a happy ending...
Letter from Gayle and Evan Weiss -
Mother of Virginia Graeme Baker, entrapment victim.
Written Submission from Nancy Baker - Jul 27 2004 12:00AM


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