S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-02-28 · 17098
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
17098
Date
2017-02-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Helix pool slides
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. "S.R. Smith," "Helix" and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7 feet, 4 inches tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.