Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Curve in-pool step systems |
| Units | About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y. |
Details
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
Consumer Contact
Confer Plastics at 800-635-3213 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.conferplastics.com and click on “Curve Recall” for more information.
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