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S.R. Smith Recalls Pool Lifts Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: December 17, 2015 Initiated: December 17, 2015 #16063

Product Description

This recall involves Splash! and PAL Hi/Lo and Spa pool access lifts most commonly found in municipal and community swimming facilities and hotels. Splash! lifts are permanently fixed to the pool deck. PAL models are portable, free-standing pool lifts that can be fixed to the deck. The recall includes all models of Splash! lifts with manufacturing dates between January 2013 and September 2015, PAL Hi/Lo lifts with model numbers 250-0000, 250-0005 and 250-0005K and Spa model 275-0000 with manufacturing dates between December 2014 and September 2015. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label at the base of the mast. "Splash!" or "PAL" is printed on the base of the lifts.

Reason for Recall

Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,800 Splash! and 40 PAL Hi/Lo and Spa lifts

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Splash! and PAL Hi/Lo and Spa pool access lifts most commonly found in municipal and community swimming facilities and hotels. Splash! lifts are permanently fixed to the pool deck. PAL models are portable, free-standing pool lifts that can be fixed to the deck. The recall includes all models of Splash! lifts with manufacturing dates between January 2013 and September 2015, PAL Hi/Lo lifts with model numbers 250-0000, 250-0005 and 250-0005K and Spa model 275-0000 with manufacturing dates between December 2014 and September 2015. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label at the base of the mast. "Splash!" or "PAL" is printed on the base of the lifts.. Recalled by S.R. Smith, LLC, of Canby, Ore.. Units affected: About 1,800 Splash! and 40 PAL Hi/Lo and Spa lifts.
Why was this product recalled?
Welds securing the lift base plate and/or mast can break, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool lifts and contact S.R. Smith for a free replacement base and/or mast assembly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16063.