Aqua-Leisure Industries · Recalled
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard
The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.
- Units
- About 320,000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90–$200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 17 2006; last revised JUN 12 2024.