Helix pool slides recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

February 28, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

17098

Sold / distributed

In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.

Why it was recalled

A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.

What was recalled

This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. "S.R. Smith," "Helix" and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7 feet, 4 inches tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.