Curve in-pool step systems

What you are looking at

Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-AG)

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerConfer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.

UnitsAbout 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)

Made inUnited States

Sold atChampion 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

Sales periodJanuary 2013 – July 2018

Price$200 to $400

Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-635-3213

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.conferplastics.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.