Arena North America Recalls Swim Snorkels Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 21026 · Nov 10, 2020 · Arena North America
3,350
units affected
3,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21026
- Date
- Nov 10, 2020
- Company
- Arena North America
- Units affected
- 3,350
- Product
- Arena Swim Snorkels Pro II and Swim Snorkels II
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II (style 001969) sold in black, acid lime and pink and Swim Snorkel II (style 001970) sold in black and acid lime. Both styles have the "Arena" logo printed on the top of the tube. The style code and production date are printed on the tube above the mouthpiece along with EN 1972 Class A and Made in China. The recall includes the following styles: Style Color Style code Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II Black 001969-501 Acid Lime 001969-605 Pink 001969-905 Swim Snorkel II Black 001970-501 Acid Lime 001970-605
What can happen
The swim snorkels can release excess material from inside the tube or mouthpiece, posing a choking hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and contact the firm for a free replacement tube or mouthpiece.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a small piece of the swim snorkel being inhaled.
- Sold at
- Xtreme swim stores, Metro swim shops, Swim Suit West stores nationwide and online from arenasport.com and amazon.com from February 2018 through May 2020 for between $35 and $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arena swim snorkels pro ii and swim snorkels ii?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and contact the firm for a free replacement tube or mouthpiece.
What is the hazard?
The swim snorkels can release excess material from inside the tube or mouthpiece, posing a choking hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.