CPSCGeneral Alert
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Published: May 17, 2006Recall ID: 06165Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Simple Set Pool Ladders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Aqua-Leisure-Industries-Recalls-Inflatable-Pool-Ladders-for-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8c9bbe021d8469094573d9b4fc801e0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pool Ladder |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight. |
| Injuries › Name | Aqua-Leisure and CPSC are aware of nine incidents. There have been six reported injuries, including a concussion, a broken arm, fractured ribs and a wrist sprain. |
| Products › Name | Simple Set Pool Ladders |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2159 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 320,000 |
| Recall I D | 3274 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 06165 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |