Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published November 12, 2021
VidaXL Pool Ladders Recall: Fall and Drowning Hazards
VidaXL recalls two stainless steel pool ladders for above-ground pools due to risk of falls and drowning. Consumers must stop using and return the ladders for a full refund.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
VidaXL is recalling two models of stainless steel pool ladders for above-ground pools because the steps can loosen during use, leading to fall and drowning hazards. This affects consumers who own these specific ladders and requires immediate action to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2736-vidaxl-pool-ladders-recall-fall-and-drowning-hazards.
“VidaXL Pool Ladders Recall: Fall and Drowning Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2736-vidaxl-pool-ladders-recall-fall-and-drowning-hazards. Based on CPSC recall #9173 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/VidaXL-Recalls-Ladders-for-Above-Ground-Pools-Due-to-Fall-and-Drowning-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
VidaXL recalled stainless steel pool ladders due to fall and drowning hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 12, 2021. Owners should stop using the ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: VidaXL
Product: Steel Pool Ladders
SKU: 93122
SKU: 93188
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
The hazard
The steps of the ladder can loosen during use, posing fall and drowning hazards to the user. The firm has received four reports of falls off the pool ladders. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Evajoy Above-Ground Pool Recall: Drowning Hazard from Compression Straps (2026-02-26), Hobby Lobby Sunneday & Blue Bay Pools Recall: Drowning Risk from Pool Footholds (2026-01-29), and Earthtec Pool Drain Covers Recall: Entrapment and Drowning Risk (2026-04-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the VidaXL logo on the horizontal bar of the ladder's A-frame. The ladders have two gray or blue non-skid steps on each side and measure 47 inches for above-ground pools. Item numbers 93122 or 93188 are printed alongside the logo.
Brand
VidaXL
Product
VidaXL Steel Pool Ladders
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Ladder Now
Immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders to prevent falls and drowning risks.
Remove and Dispose of Steps
Remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
Contact VidaXL for Refund
Contact VidaXL directly for a full refund as they are contacting all purchasers.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
Take action
Contact VidaXL
We’ve drafted a message you can send VidaXL to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9173 — VidaXL Pool Ladders Recall: Fall and Drowning Hazards
Hello,
I own a VidaXL Pool Ladders Recall: Fall and Drowning Hazards that is covered by recall 9173 from VidaXL.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool ladders and contact VidaXL for a full refund. VidaXL is contacting all purchasers directly and will instruct consumers to remove two of the ladder's steps and dispose of the steps and ladder in the trash.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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