CPSC, Aviva Sports Announce Recall to Repair Astroslide Water Slides
Source: CPSC Recall #04578
Recall Date
2004-08-31
Manufacturer
Aviva Sports, of Osage Beach, Mo.
Units Affected
About 7,500
Products Involved
Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
Aviva has received one report of a child being tangled on the rope in the water. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Sporting good stores nationwide, from January 2004 through May 2004, for about $99.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28