CPSC2005-09-02
CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
Hazard
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
Affected count
About 480,000 pairs
Injuries reported
Atico International has received two reports of the seams of inflatable arm bands tearing during use. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Surf Club™ Arm Bands
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Arm-Band-Pool-Floats-Sold-at-CVS-Stores-Don't want to check this manually?
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