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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 800 units
Recall No. 17-098 Published February 28, 2017

Helix pool slides

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. sold at 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. for about $3,000.

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Helix Pool Slide
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Helix Pool Slide

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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.

16
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
01
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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 800
Made inUnited States
Sold atIn 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.
PriceAbout $3,000

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-611-4750
6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.srsmith.com

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