Mengo Dotline Pool Ladder Steps Recalled for Breaking Hazard
Mengo Industries is replacing plastic steps on Dotline pool ladders sold between 1976 and 1982 because they may break during use.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (lacerations and sprains), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Mengo Industries, Inc. is conducting a voluntary replacement program for plastic steps used on Dotline brand swimming pool ladders. The affected ladders are removable models used for home above-ground pools and were sold between 1976 and 1982. Approximately 80,000 units of models SPL-4, SBL-4, and SPL-4000 are involved. The model number can be found on the assembly instruction sheet, and the year of manufacture is indicated by the last two digits of a number series located on the bottom of each step near the hole for the ladder side rail.
The recall is due to a safety hazard where the plastic steps may break during use. There have been 9 reported incidents of steps breaking, with some consumers claiming resulting laceration and sprain-type injuries. The steps have a useful life of about two years, after which they may show signs of deterioration such as small hairline cracks.
Consumers are urged to examine their pool ladder steps for cracks immediately. If cracks are discovered, consumers should discontinue using the ladder until replacement steps are installed. Mengo will replace the steps on all affected ladder models sold between 1976 and 1982 free of charge. Consumers should send their steps, along with their name and address, to Mengo Dotline Industries, Inc. in Kenosha, Wisconsin, via collect United Parcel Service or Parcel Post.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dotline Pool Ladder Step Replacement by Mengo
- Manufacturer
- Mengo Industries
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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