Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us

During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and wi…

Recall #: 12174
Affected scope: About 21,000

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Manley Toys, Ltd. recalled The recall involves Banzai in-ground pool water slides designed for use with in-ground po….

Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold … was recalled by Manley Toys, Ltd. in May 10, 2012. Reason: During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injure…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart …. Verify recall #12174 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Manley Toys, Ltd. issued this CPSC recall-During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injure….

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agency class: May 10, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12174 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves Banzai in-ground pool water slides designed for use with in-ground pools. The vinyl slides have a blue base, yellow sliding mat and an arch going over the top of the slide. By connecting a hose to the top of the slide, water can be sprayed on its downward slope. The words "Banzai Splash" are printed in a circular blue, orange and white logo, shaped like a wave on either side of the slide. The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734. Both the barcode and model number appear on the original packaging but are not on the actual slide.

Reason for recall

During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12174
Date reported	May 10, 2012
Date initiated	May 10, 2012
Recalling firm	Manley Toys, Ltd.
Affected scope	About 21,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumer…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12174.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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