S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-02-28). Hazards: fall. About 800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17098 |
| Published | 2017-02-28 |
| Last updated | 2017-02-28 |
| Products | Helix pool slides |
| Firm named in the title | S.R. Smith |
| Firms | S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 800 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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