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CPSCRecalled Feb 28, 2017 · #17098

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

Hazard

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Helix pool slides
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
HX13-01001, HX13-01488, HX14-01001, HX14-01602
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice