The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·07147·Announced 2007-04-04

Intex Recalls Above-Ground Pool Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Intex Recreation Corp. is recalling specific above-ground pool ladders because plastic steps can break, causing falls and injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including bone fractures and lacerations requiring stitches, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Intex Recreation Corp. is recalling approximately 3,500 "Easy Set" and "Sand N Sun" above-ground pool ladders. The recall covers 42-inch, 48-inch, and 52-inch "A" frame ladders sold with pools in various sizes, including 15x42, 15x48, 16x42, 16x48, 18x48, and 24x52 feet. The ladders were sold at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Target stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2007, with some 52-inch models sold at other retailers. The ladders were manufactured in China.

The hazard exists because the ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this occurs, the steps can break during use, causing the user to fall. Intex has received 172 reports of steps breaking and 127 reports of injuries. These injuries include six leg lacerations requiring up to 21 stitches, five bone fractures, two back injuries, two torn ligaments, eight sprained ankles, and other minor injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder. Consumers can call Intex at (800) 549-8829 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.intexcorp.com. The recall does not include "A" frame ladders with single-piece legs or those with two-piece legs and a 300 lb. weight limit listed on the warning label.

The recalled product

Product
Intex®, "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders
Manufacturer
Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Ladders
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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