Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled April 4, 2007 · CPSC recall 07147 · Intex Recreation

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.

Units

About 3,500

Incidents / injuries

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 feet by 42 inches, 15 feet by 48 inches, 16 feet by 42 inches, 16 feet by 48 inches, 18 feet by 48 inches, 24 feet by 52 inches. Each leg of the recalled ladder has two pieces joined together with a metal sleeve. The ladders have either three or four blue plastic steps on each side of the "A" that attach to blue plastic support brackets mounted on the legs. The following pool ladders are not included in the recall: "A" frame ladders with single piece legs "A" frame ladders with two-piece legs and a 300 lb. weight limit listed on the ladder warning label (sold with pools after February 2007).

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.

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.com

Product

Intex®, "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders

Imported by

Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →