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Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard

Name: Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
Brand: Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
SKU: CPSC-18198
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 21, 2018Recall ID: 18198Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves three models of in-pool step systems with curved steps for in-ground and aboveground pools. The steps and handrails are made of gray and beige plastic. The manufacturing/date code is located on the side walls of each step. Model Product Description Manufacturing/Date Code Range #CCX-AG Confer Curve base (staircase) 4-step for aboveground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-IG Confer Curve base (staircase) 3-step for in-ground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-ADD Curve add-on unit for either in-ground or aboveground stairs All 2013-2018

Affected Products

Curve in-pool step systems

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Confer-Plastics-Recalls-Pool-Step-Systems-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Drowning-Hazard
Title	Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_16.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-AG)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_8.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-ADD)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_8.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-IG)
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic4_6.png
Images › 4 › Caption	The two numbers in the middle next to the arrow represent the year of the manufacturing/date code. (Years 2013-2018 are recalled.)
Hazards › Name	Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
Injuries › Name	Confer Plastics has received two reports of children's arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings of the step systems, including reports of minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.
Products › Name	Curve in-pool step systems
Products › Number Of Units	About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8380
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. The repair kit will include additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.
Retailers › Name	Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie's, Superior Pool Products, Water Warehouse stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.conferplastics.com from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400.
Recall Date	2018-08-21T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves three models of in-pool step systems with curved steps for in-ground and aboveground pools. The steps and handrails are made of gray and beige plastic. The manufacturing/date code is located on the side walls of each step. Model Product Description Manufacturing/Date Code Range #CCX-AG Confer Curve base (staircase) 4-step for aboveground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-IG Confer Curve base (staircase) 3-step for in-ground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-ADD Curve add-on unit for either in-ground or aboveground stairs All 2013-2018
Recall Number	18198
Manufacturers › Name	Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67542r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Confer Plastics at 800-635-3213 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.conferplastics.com and click on “Curve Recall” for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-08-21T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmConfer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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