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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Swimming & Water

Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us

Agency Publication Date: May 10, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 21,000 Banzai in-ground pool water slides have been recalled following reports of one death and two severe spinal injuries. These vinyl inflatable slides, designed for use with in-ground pools, can deflate unexpectedly or topple over, causing users to strike the ground or concrete pool edge. Consumers should immediately stop using the slides and return them to Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund.

Risk

The slides can partially deflate during use, causing the user to hit the hard ground underneath rather than sliding into the water. Additionally, the slides are unstable and can tip over in even light wind, and their inadequate warnings fail to prevent dangerous use over concrete edges, which has led to a fractured neck death, quadriplegia, and other neck injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pool slide for the 'Banzai Splash' logo, which is shaped like a wave in blue, orange, and white on the sides of the blue vinyl base with a yellow sliding mat.
  2. Locate the original packaging to verify the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734, as these identifiers are not printed on the slide itself.
  3. Stop using the recalled inflatable slide immediately to prevent serious neck injuries or falls.
  4. Return the product to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us store for a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. Alternatively, you can cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and return only those portions to the store to receive your refund.
  6. For more information from Walmart, call (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com.
  7. For more information from Toys R Us, call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit www.toysrus.com.
  8. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

⚠️Recall Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion.

Contact: For additional information from Walmart, call (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com. For additional information from Toys R Us, call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com

Affected Products

Product: Inflatable Banzai Falls in-ground Pool Slides
Model:
15734
UPC Codes:
2675315734
Date Ranges: January 2005 through June 2009

Product Images

Picture of recalled inflatable pool slide package

Picture of recalled inflatable pool slide package

Detail of label and its location on recalled inflatable pool slide

Detail of label and its location on recalled inflatable pool slide

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12174
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Manley Toys, Ltd.
Sold By: Walmart and Toys R Us nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $250.
Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.; Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 21,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information from Walmart, call (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com. For additional information from Toys R Us, call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com
Agency Last Updated: February 3, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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