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Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: April 4, 2007 Initiated: April 4, 2007 #07147

Product 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 feet by 42 inches, 15 feet by 48 inches, 16 feet by 42 inches, 16 feet by 48 inches, 18 feet by 48 inches, 24 feet by 52 inches. Each 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).

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Intex-Recreation-Corp-Recalls-Ladders-for-Above-Ground-Pools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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 feet by 42 inches, 15 feet by 48 inches, 16 feet by 42 inches, 16 feet by 48 inches, 18 feet by 48 inches, 24 feet by 52 inches. Each 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).. Units affected: About 3,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Intex to obtain information about how to obtain a free replacement ladder.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 4, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07147.

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