CPSC2015-12-17
S.R. Smith Recalls Pool Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
S.R. Smith, LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Hazard
Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.
Sold at
Pool product distributors, including Baystate Pool Supplies, Recreonics, and SCP Distributors nationwide and online at intheswim.com from January 2013 through September 2015 for between $6,000 and $9,750.
Affected count
About 1,800 Splash! and 40 PAL Hi/Lo and Spa lifts
Injuries reported
The firm received reports of two incidents in which the lift fell over due to inadequate welds in the base plate or mast. One incident occurred when a person was seated in the lift chair. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Splash! and PAL pool lifts
Consumer contact
S.R. Smith toll-free at 888-497-9290 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email splashpalinfo@srsmith.com, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on "Splash/ PAL Hi Lo Recall" or www.splashpalliftinfo.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/S-R-Smith-Recalls-Pool-LiftsDon't want to check this manually?
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