CPSC recall 04-578, announced August 31, 2004, covers Aviva Sports Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides (about 7,500 units). These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (573) 346-1402, or email sales@goaviva.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Aviva Sports
- Recall number
- 04-578
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting good stores nationwide, from January 2004 through May 2004, for about $99.
- Distributor
- Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.
Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at sales@goaviva.com
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