CPSCAugust 31, 2004

CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide

CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides

Why was CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide recalled?

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 should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides
Company
Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.
Quantity
About 7,500
Sold at
Sporting good stores nationwide, from January 2004 through May 2004, for about $99.
Recall date
August 31, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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