VidaXL Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall and Drowning Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 22708 · Nov 12, 2021 · VidaXL
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22708
- Date
- Nov 12, 2021
- Company
- VidaXL
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- VidaXL Steel Pool Ladders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves two models of VidaXL stainless steel pool ladders. The ladders measures 47 inches for above-ground pools with item numbers (SKU) 93122 and 93188 printed alongside the vidaXL.com logo on the horizontal bar in the A-frame. The ladders have an A-shape and attach over the above ground pool edge. There are two gray or blue non-skid plastic steps on each side of the ladder.
What can happen
The steps of the ladder can loosen during use, posing fall and drowning hazards to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of falls off the pool ladders. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at vidaxl.com from February 2021 through August 2021 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vidaxl steel pool ladders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
What is the hazard?
The steps of the ladder can loosen during use, posing fall and drowning hazards to the user.
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.