CPSC2016-11-23
Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 10,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Practi-VALVE training valves
Consumer contact
Work 'N Leisure at 800-884-9629 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at john@wnlproducts.com or online at www.wnlproducts.com and click on "Practi-VALVE Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Work-N-Leisure-Recalls-Air-Valves-Used-in-CPR-TrainingDon't want to check this manually?
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