The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18198·Announced 2018-08-21

Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment Hazard

Confer Plastics is recalling Curve in-pool step systems because children's limbs can become entrapped in side openings, posing a drowning risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury risk (drowning hazard) with reported injuries (minor abrasions) and a potential for serious harm, fitting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Confer Plastics of North Tonawanda, N.Y., is recalling approximately 100,000 Curve in-pool step systems sold in the United States and about 2,100 units sold in Canada. The recall involves three models: CCX-AG, CCX-IG, and CCX-ADD. These products feature curved steps and handrails made of gray and beige plastic for in-ground and aboveground pools. The manufacturing date codes for the recalled units range from 2013 to 2018.

The recall was issued because children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, which poses a drowning hazard. Confer Plastics has received two reports of children's arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings, resulting in minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.

The step systems were sold at various retailers including Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie's, Superior Pool Products, and Water Warehouse stores, as well as online at www.conferplastics.com, from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics at 800-635-3213 or online at www.conferplastics.com to obtain a free repair kit. The repair kit includes additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Curve in-pool step systems
Manufacturer
Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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