These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.

Name of product: Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides

Units: About 7,500

Distributor: Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.

Hazard: These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.

Incidents/Injuries: Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Aviva Astroslide 17048 is a large, inflatable water slide measuring 5-feet high and 9-feet long. It is used for sliding into a pool or lake. “AVIVA AstroSlide” is written on the sides of the slide. The slide is green with orange handles.

Sold At: Sporting good stores nationwide from January 2004 through May 2004 for about $99.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aviva Sports by calling collect at (573) 346-1402 or email the firm at sales@goaviva.com