Aviva Sports Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides

Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides

Date of Recall

2004-08-31

CPSC Release Number

04-578

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 7,500

Distributor

Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.

Sold By

Sporting good stores nationwide from January 2004 through May 2004 for about $99.

Problem/Hazard

These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.

Injuries/Incidents

Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The Aviva Astroslide 17048 is a large, inflatable water slide measuring 5-feet high and 9-feet long. It is used for sliding into a pool or lake. "AVIVA AstroSlide" is written on the sides of the slide. The slide is green with orange handles.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at [email protected]

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