CPSC recall 95-125, announced May 26, 1995, covers Buddy L above-ground swimming pool filter hose metal clamps. Hazard: Laceration.
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Since May 1994, Buddy L has received 18 reports of injury from people using the above-ground pools with improperly installed metal clamps.Buddy L distributed approximately 75,000 pools with the metal clamps which includes model number 1213 (12 inches in diameter by 36 feet in height), model number 1214 (15 feet in diameter by 36 feet in height) and model number 1215 (15 inches in diameter by 42 inches in height).
Which products are included?
May 26, 1995 Release # 95-125 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Buddy L Inc. of Gloversville, N.Y., is recalling metal clamps used to hold filter hoses in above-ground swimming pools.If installed incorrectly, the metal clamps placed on the inside of the pool can scratch or cut individuals in the pool who come in contact with the edge of the metal clamps. Since May 1994, Buddy L has received 18 reports of injury from people using the above-ground pools with improperly installed metal clamps.Buddy L distributed approximately 75,000 pools with the metal clamps which includes model number 1213 (12 inches in diameter by 36 feet in height), model number 1214 (15 feet in diameter by 36 feet in height) and model number 1215 (15 inches in diameter by 42 inches in height). Hardware, discount and specialty stores sold the pools during the 1994 summer season for about $151.95, $199.95 and $309.95, respectively.CPSC and Buddy L urge pool owners who purchased the above model numbers to discontinue use of the pools with the metal clamps and call Buddy L at (800) 589-3343 for free, plastic, replacement clamps. The pool can continue to be used without the metal clamps
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Laceration
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Buddy L
- Manufacturer
- Buddy L
- Recall number
- 95-125
Buddy L above-ground swimming pool filter hose metal clamps
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
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