Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-08-21 · 18198
Hazards
Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
Recall
Number
18198
Date
2018-08-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Curve in-pool step systems
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie's, Superior Pool Products, Water Warehouse stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.conferplastics.com from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves three models of in-pool step systems with curved steps for in-ground and aboveground pools. The steps and handrails are made of gray and beige plastic. The manufacturing/date code is located on the side walls of each step. Model Product Description Manufacturing/Date Code Range #CCX-AG Confer Curve base (staircase) 4-step for aboveground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-IG Confer Curve base (staircase) 3-step for in-ground pool All 2013-2018 #CCX-ADD Curve add-on unit for either in-ground or aboveground stairs All 2013-2018