Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
Simple Set Pool Ladders
Date of Recall
2006-05-17CPSC Release Number
06-165Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 807-3998Units
About 320,000Importer
Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.Sold By
Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool.Problem/Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.Injuries/Incidents
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.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."Remedy
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.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.comRecall Comments
Be the first to add a comment!