Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard
"Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders
Date of Recall
2007-04-04CPSC Release Number
07-147Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 549-8829Units
About 466,000Importer
Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.Sold By
Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Target stores nationwide, from February 2006 through February 2007. Pools with 52-inch ladders were also sold at other retailers nationwide during this time. Above-ground pool sets that included the ladders sold for between $150 and $800 depending on pool size and included accessories.Problem/Hazard
The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.Injuries/Incidents
Intex has received 172 reports of steps breaking during use. There were 127 reports of injuries, including six leg lacerations requiring up to 21 stitches, five reports of bone fractures, two back injuries, two reports of torn ligaments, eight sprained ankles, and other minor injuries.Description
The recall includes 42-inch, 48-inch, and 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders. The ladders were sold with above ground pools with the brand names "Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" in the following sizes:| 15-foot by 42-inch | 15-foot by 48-inch | 16-foot by 42-inch |
| 16-foot by 48-inch | 18-foot by 48-inch | 24-foot by 52-inch |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.Consumer Contact
Consumers should call Intex at (800) 549-8829 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.intexcorp.comRecall Comments
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