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S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard

Name: S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: S.R. Smith
SKU: CPSC-17098
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 28, 2017Recall ID: 17098Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. "S.R. Smith," "Helix" and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7 feet, 4 inches tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.

Affected Products

Helix pool slides

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-Slides
Title	S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SR Smith Helix Pool Slide 1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Helix Pool Slide
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SR Smith Helix Pool Slide 2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Helix Pool Slide Label
Hazards › Name	A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.
Products › Name	Helix pool slides
Products › Number Of Units	About 800
Recall I D	7987
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.
Retailers › Name	In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.
Recall Date	2017-02-28T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. "S.R. Smith," "Helix" and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7 feet, 4 inches tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.
Distributors › Name	S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Recall Number	17098
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on "Helix Slide Info" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.
Last Publish Date	2017-02-28T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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