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

Recall #: 17098
Affected scope: About 800

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S.r. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore. recalled This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001….

S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by S.r. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore. in February 28, 2017. Reason: A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that ca…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a …. Verify recall #17098 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

S.r. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that ca….

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agency class: February 28, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17098 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, 5 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

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to 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.

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	17098
Date reported	February 28, 2017
Date initiated	February 28, 2017
Recalling firm	S.r. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Affected scope	About 800
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 recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will …

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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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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 28, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17098.

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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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