Consumer product recall

Vinyl Works Canada recalls Gated Pool Combo Entry System

Starting date:
February 12, 2019
Posting date:
February 12, 2019
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-69002

Affected products

Gated Pool Entry System

Product description

This recall involves Gated Pool Combo Entry System Model CE, AF and G2D (decks) for above ground swimming pool. The 24" gate is self-closing, self-latching and lockable.

Hazard identified

A child could climb up the gated pool entry system and gain access to the pool, posing a drowning hazard.

As of February 8, 2019 the company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 4900 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and the U.S.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 2013 to August 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in United States

Companies

Manufacturer

Vinyl Works Canada

Niagara Falls

Ontario

CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should visit the company's website for more information about the redesign of the product or to obtain the free replacement gate.

Consumers can contact Vinyl Works Canada by telephone at 1-877-VINYLWK (846-9595) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday. Consumer can also visit Vinyl Work Canada's website

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.