S.R. Smith Recalls Pool Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16063 · Dec 17, 2015 · S.R. Smith
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16063
- Date
- Dec 17, 2015
- Company
- S.R. Smith
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Splash! and PAL pool lifts
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Splash! and PAL Hi/Lo and Spa pool access lifts most commonly found in municipal and community swimming facilities and hotels. Splash! lifts are permanently fixed to the pool deck. PAL models are portable, free-standing pool lifts that can be fixed to the deck. The recall includes all models of Splash! lifts with manufacturing dates between January 2013 and September 2015, PAL Hi/Lo lifts with model numbers 250-0000, 250-0005 and 250-0005K and Spa model 275-0000 with manufacturing dates between December 2014 and September 2015. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label at the base of the mast. "Splash!" or "PAL" is printed on the base of the lifts.
What can happen
Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled splash! and pal pool lifts?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.
What is the hazard?
Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.