Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-10). Models: 15734. About 21,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12174 |
| Published | 2012-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-03 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products | Inflatable Banzai Falls in-ground Pool Slides |
| Firms | Manley Toys, Ltd. (manufacturer); Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (distributor); Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 21,000 |
| Model numbers | 15734 |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart and Toys R Us nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $250. |
Description
The recall involves Banzai in-ground pool water slides designed for use with in-ground pools. The vinyl slides have a blue base, yellow sliding mat and an arch going over the top of the slide. By connecting a hose to the top of the slide, water can be sprayed on its downward slope. The words "Banzai Splash" are printed in a circular blue, orange and white logo, shaped like a wave on either side of the slide. The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734. Both the barcode and model number appear on the original packaging but are not on the actual slide.
Hazard
During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion.
Incidents and injuries
A 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, Mass. after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The victim hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had partially deflated. Two other injuries have occurred in a similar manner, including a 24-year-old man from Springfield, Mo. who became a quadriplegic and a woman from Allentown, Pa. who fractured her neck.
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