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Product recall · CPSCNovember 23, 2016Serious
Work 'N Leisure Air Valves Used in CPR Training
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,000
- Recall date
- November 23, 2016
- Brand
- Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China, Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass.
- What has been 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.
3197
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard”
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