Recall 16-063, published December 17, 2015
S.R. Smith Splash! and PAL pool lifts
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
250-0005KThe model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label at the base of the mast.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Splash! and PAL Hi/Lo and Spa pool access lifts most commonly found in municipal and community swimming facilities and hotels. Splash! lifts are permanently fixed to the pool deck. PAL models are portable, free-standing pool lifts that can be fixed to the deck. The recall includes all models of Splash! lifts with manufacturing dates between January 2013 and September 2015, PAL Hi/Lo lifts with model numbers 250-0000, 250-0005 and 250-0005K and Spa model 275-0000 with manufacturing dates between December 2014 and September 2015. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label at the base of the mast. "Splash!" or "PAL" is printed on the base of the lifts.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.
- Brand
- S.R. Smith
- Recall published
- December 17, 2015
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,800 Splash! and 40 PAL Hi/Lo and Spa lifts
- Sold at / sales period
- Pool product distributors, including Baystate Pool Supplies, Recreonics, and SCP Distributors nationwide and online at intheswim.com from January 2013 through September 2015 for between $6,000 and $9,750.
