Reported Feb 28, 2017
S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
S.R. Smith LLC of Canby, Ore.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.
Firm contact: S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on "Helix Slide Info" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Helix pool slides
- Amount recalled
- About 800
Where it was sold
Sold at In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.
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