CPSC2017-02-28
S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Hazard
A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.
Sold at
In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Helix pool slides
Consumer contact
S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on "Helix Slide Info" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-SlidesDon't want to check this manually?
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