Sportspower Recalls Children’s Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards

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This CPSC action (record #13052) was formally reported on November 28, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1,500 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The warning labels on the children's waterslide are inadequate for weight limit and fail to tell consumers never to slide head first. This poses a risk of serious injuries to consumers, including neck injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled waterslides and contact Sportspower to receive new labels to affix to the waterslide. The labels warn consumers not to use the waterslide if they … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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