CPSC2006-05-17
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.
Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free repair kit, including new assembly instructions and color-coded support clips. Ladders should be re-assembled using the new repair kits.
Sold at
Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool.
Affected count
About 320,000
Injuries reported
Aqua-Leisure and CPSC are aware of nine incidents. There have been six reported injuries, including a concussion, a broken arm, fractured ribs and a wrist sprain.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Simple Set Pool Ladders
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Aqua-Leisure-Industries-Recalls-Inflatable-Pool-Ladders-for-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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