SafetyScored
All recalls
Entrapment / StrangulationAugust 21, 2018CPSC #18198

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

Product
Pools & Spas
Units affected
100,000
Remedy
repair

What 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

Hazard

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

Injuries

Confer Plastics has received two reports of children's arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings of the step systems, including reports of minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie's, Superior Pool Products, Water Warehouse stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.conferplastics.com from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400.

Photos

Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-AG)Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-ADD)Recalled Confer Plastics pool step system (model CCX-IG)The two numbers in the middle next to the arrow represent the year of the manufacturing/date code. (Years 2013-2018 are recalled.)
View official CPSC recall

Shopping for a replacement? Safer certified picks

If your item was recalled, these brands hold independent safety certifications and have no recall on record.

Avocado Green Mattress logo

Avocado Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD GoldOEKO-TEX

Certified organic latex, wool, and cotton — no fiberglass.

Check price
PlushBeds logo

PlushBeds

GREENGUARD GoldGOTSOEKO-TEX

Natural latex, multiple whole-product certifications.

Check price
Naturepedic logo

Naturepedic

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Organic non-toxic crib and adult mattresses.

Check price
My Green Mattress logo

My Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Family-run, certified organic, fiberglass-free.

Check price

Certifications shown are editorial references — verify current status with the brand. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure.

Other entrapment / strangulation recalls