Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels
Recall 06571 · Aug 10, 2006 · Nrs
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06571
- Date
- Aug 10, 2006
- Company
- Nrs
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves the NRS Manta Surfer River Board also sold as LL Bean Body Board. The Surfer Board is black, red and blue with the NRS logo printed on the top front of the board. The LL Bean Body Board is black, yellow and blue with the LL Bean logo printed on the top front. The boards measure 41 inches long by 24 inches wide. Item numbers 1869 (NRS) and 41869 (LL Bean) are printed on the tag sewn into the bottom seam, near the inflation valve.
What can happen
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
The fix
Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- NRS and LL Bean catalogs nationwide from February 2006 through August 2006 for about $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nrs manta surfer river boards and ll bean body boards?
Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed.
What is the hazard?
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
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.