Recalls / 2007-04-04

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

07147 · Recalled 2007-04-04 · CPSC page

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).

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Intex®, "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders		About 3,500

Parties

Importer: Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Target, $800 depending on pool size, included accessories.

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.com

Source: CPSC recall 07147. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.