VidaXL Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall and Drowning Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 22708 · announced November 12, 2021 · Vidaxl · 3,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves two models of VidaXL stainless steel pool ladders. The ladders measures 47 inches for above-ground pools with item numbers (SKU) 93122 and 93188 printed alongside the vidaXL.com logo on the horizontal bar in the A-frame. The ladders have an A-shape and attach over the above ground pool edge. There are two gray or blue non-skid plastic steps on each side of the ladder.
The hazard
The steps of the ladder can loosen during use, posing fall and drowning hazards to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of falls off the pool ladders. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at vidaxl.com from February 2021 through August 2021 for about $90.
Consumer contact: VidaXL LLC toll-free at 1-888-854-0905 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@vidaxl.com, or visit us online at www.vidaxl.com and click RECALL for more information or by visiting https://www.vidaxl.com/product-recalls.html.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.