"Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders
CPSC Recall #07-147 — April 3, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-147 |
| Recall Date | April 3, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 466,000 |
| Importer | Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Wal-Mart |
| Sam's Club |
| and Target stores nationwide |
| from February 2006 through February 2007. Pools with 52-inch ladders were also sold at other retailers nationwide during this time. Above-ground pool sets that included the ladders sold for between $150 and $800 depending on pool size and included accessories. |
Product
"Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool Ladders
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 466,000 "Intex," "Easy Set" and "Sand N Sun" Above-Ground Pool Ladders. The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.Name of product: "Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" Above-Ground Pool LaddersUnits: About 466,000Importer: Intex Recreation Corp., of Long Beach, Calif.Hazard: The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.Incidents/Injuries: Intex has received 172 reports of steps breaking during use. There were 127 reports of injuries, including six leg lacerations requiring up to 21 stitches, five reports of bone fractures, two back injuries, two reports of torn ligaments, eight sprained ankles, and other minor injuries.Description: The recall includes 42-inch, 48-inch, and 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders. The ladders were sold with above ground pools with the brand names "Intex®," "Easy Set®" and "Sand N Sun™" in the following sizes: 15-foot by 42-inch15-foot by 48-inch16-foot by 42-inch16-foot by 48-inch18-foot by 48-inch24-foot by 52-inchEach leg of the recalled ladder has two pieces joined together with a metal sleeve. The ladders have either three or four blue plastic steps on each side of the "A" that attach to blue plastic support brackets mounted on the legs.The following pool ladders are not included in the recall:"A" frame ladders with single piece legs"A" frame ladders with two-piece legs and a 300 lb. weight limit listed on the ladder warning label (sold with pools after February 2007).Sold at: Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Target stores nationwide, from February 2006 through February 2007. Pools with 52-inch ladders were also sold at other retailers nationwide during this time. Above-ground pool sets that included the ladders sold for between $150 and $800 depending on pool size and included accessories.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Intex at (800) 549-8829 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.intexcorp.com.Consumers can also view a video clip about this recall (transcript)
Hazard
The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. If this happens, the ladder steps can break and the user can fall.
Incidents & Injuries
Intex has received 172 reports of steps breaking during use. There were 127 reports of injuries, including six leg lacerations requiring up to 21 stitches, five reports of bone fractures, two back injuries, two reports of torn ligaments, eight sprained ankles, and other minor injuries.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.