CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides
CPSC recall 04578 · announced August 31, 2004 · Aviva Sports · 7,500 units affected
The product
The Aviva Astroslide 17048 is a large, inflatable water slide measuring 5 feet high and 9 feet long. It is used for sliding into a pool or lake. "AVIVA AstroSlide" is written on the sides of the slide. The slide is green with orange handles.
The hazard
These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat, that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sporting good stores nationwide, from January 2004 through May 2004, for about $99.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at sales@goaviva.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.