Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-21). Hazards: entrapment, drowning. About 100,000 units in the US and 2,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18198 |
| Published | 2018-08-21 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-21 |
| Products | Curve in-pool step systems |
| Firm named in the title | Confer Plastics |
| Firms | Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,100 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie's, Superior Pool Products, Water Warehouse stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.conferplastics.com from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400. |
Description
This recall involves three models of in-pool step systems with curved steps for in-ground and aboveground pools. The steps and handrails are made of gray and beige plastic. The manufacturing/date code is located on the side walls of each step. Model Product Description Manufacturing/Date Code Range #CCX-AG Confer Curve base (staircase) 4-step for aboveground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-IG Confer Curve base (staircase) 3-step for in-ground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-ADD Curve add-on unit for either in-ground or aboveground stairs All 2013-2018
Hazard
Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. The repair kit will include additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Confer Plastics has received two reports of children's arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings of the step systems, including reports of minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.
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