CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-08-31

CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides

04578 · Recalled 2004-08-31 · CPSC page

Recalled Astroslide Inflatable Water Slide
Recalled Astroslide Inflatable Water Slide

Description

The Aviva Astroslide 17048 is a large, inflatable water slide measuring 5 feet high and 9 feet long. It is used for sliding into a pool or lake. "AVIVA AstroSlide" is written on the sides of the slide. The slide is green with orange handles.

Hazards

These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.

Reported injuries

Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.

Products

NameModelUnits
Astroslide Inflatable Water SlidesAbout 7,500

Parties

Distributor
Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.
Made in
China
Sold at
Sporting good, from January 2004 through May 2004, for about $99.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at sales@goaviva.com

Source: CPSC recall 04578. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.