Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-11-23). Hazards: choking. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17035 |
| Published | 2016-11-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-11-23 |
| Products | Practi-VALVE training valves |
| Firm named in the title | Work 'N Leisure |
| Firms | Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China (manufacturer); Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00854579001247 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Amazon.com and wnlproducts.com and in the following catalogs: Channing Bete Company, CPR Savers & First Aid Supply, Emergency Medical Products, MCR Medical Supply, NASCO, School Health Company, School Nurse Supply and World Point ECC from July 2016 through September 2016 for about $12 for a 10 pack of valves and about $50 for a 50 pack of valves. The valves were sold separately from the mask. |
Description
This recall involves Practi-VALVES that are used to practice mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/CPR. The trainee connects the blue plastic air valve to a plastic mask, places it over the dummy's mouth and blows through the valve to fill the dummy's lungs with air. "WNL Products" is printed in white on the valves. This recall only involves valves in Lot 3197. "Lot 3197" is printed on the packaging. The valves measure 2.75 inches long by 1 inch wide and are disposable.
Hazard
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the end-caps of the valves detaching from the Practi-Valve into consumers' mouths or throats during CPR training.
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