CPSC recall 12-174, announced May 10, 2012, covers Manley Toys Inflatable Banzai Falls in-ground Pool Slides (about 21,000 units). During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The notice cites 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 925-6278 or (800) 869-7787, or go to www.walmartstores.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Banzai in-ground pool water slides designed for use with in-ground pools. The vinyl slides have a blue base, yellow sliding mat and an arch going over the top of the slide. By connecting a hose to the top of the slide, water can be sprayed on its downward slope. The words "Banzai Splash" are printed in a circular blue, orange and white logo, shaped like a wave on either side of the slide. The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734. Both the barcode and model number appear on the original packaging but are not on the actual slide.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
Incidents and injuries
A 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, Mass. after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The victim hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had partially deflated. Two other injuries have occurred in a similar manner, including a 24-year-old man from Springfield, Mo. who became a quadriplegic and a woman from Allentown, Pa. who fractured her neck.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manley Toys
- Manufacturer
- Manley Toys, Ltd.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 12-174
- Units
- About 21,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart and Toys R Us nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $250.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Inflatable Banzai Falls in-ground Pool Slides
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information from Walmart, call (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com. For additional information from Toys R Us, call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com
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