Curve in-pool step systems recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

August 21, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard

Recall number

18198

Brand / firm

Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.

What was recalled

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. The repair kit will include additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.