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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 28, 2017Serious
S.R. Smith Helix Pool Slides
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on "Helix Slide Info" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- February 28, 2017
- Made or distributed by
- S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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