CPSC recall 07-147, announced April 4, 2007, covers Intex®, "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders (about 3,500 units). The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. The notice cites 172 incident reports and 127 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder. Recall contact: call (800) 549-8829, or go to www.intexcorp.com.
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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).
Which products are included?
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).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Intex Recreation
- Recall number
- 07-147
- Units
- About 3,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.
Intex®, "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
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
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