CPSC Recall in 2006: Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-165

Date: May 16, 2006

Product Name: Simple Set Pool Ladders

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 320,000 Simple Set Pool Ladders. The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight. Name of Product: Simple Set Pool LaddersUnits: About 320,000Importer: Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.Hazard: The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.Incidents/Injuries: Aqua-Leisure and CPSC are aware of nine incidents. There have been six reported injuries, including a concussion, a broken arm, fractured ribs and a wrist sprain.Description: The ladders were included with Aqua® Leisure Simple-Set® inflatable pools that range from 12- to 18-feet in diameter. The white metal arched ladders have two, three or four plastic blue steps on each side of the arch with two blue cross bars just above the top step. White plastic and metal clips are used to connect the steps to the ladder. Each step is molded with the words "Aqua® Leisure."Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the ladders and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free repair kit, including new assembly instructions and color-coded support clips. Ladders should be re-assembled using the new repair kits.Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com. 

Hazard Description:

The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user's weight.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 320,000

Incidents:

Aqua-Leisure and CPSC are aware of nine incidents. There have been six reported injuries, including a concussion, a broken arm, fractured ribs and a wrist sprain.

Sold At:

Discount department and toy stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for between $90 and $200, depending on the size of the pool.

Manufactured In:

China