Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Recall 06165 · May 17, 2006 · Aqua-Leisure Industries
320,000
units affected
320,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06165
- Date
- May 17, 2006
- Company
- Aqua-Leisure Industries
- Units affected
- 320,000
- Product
- Simple Set Pool Ladders
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The ladders were included with Aqua® Leisure Simple-Set® inflatable pools that range from 12 to 18 feet in diameter. The white metal arched ladders have two, three or four plastic blue steps on each side of the arch with two blue cross bars just above the top step. White plastic and metal clips are used to connect the steps to the ladder. Each step is molded with the words "Aqua® Leisure."
What can happen
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been six reported injuries, including a concussion, a broken arm, fractured ribs and a wrist sprain.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled simple set pool ladders?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.