S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
This recall was issued February 28, 2017.
- Company
- S.R. Smith, Llc, Of Canby, Ore.
- Posted
- February 28, 2017
- Recall Number
- 17098
- Quantity
- About 800
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & 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.