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Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard

Reported: August 21, 2018 Initiated: August 21, 2018 #18198

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Confer-Plastics-Recalls-Pool-Step-Systems-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Drowning-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.. Units affected: About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Children's limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18198.

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