Safety regulator, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
Recall 05257 · Sep 2, 2005 · CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
480,000
units affected
480,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05257
- Date
- Sep 2, 2005
- Company
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Units affected
- 480,000
- Product
- Surf Club™ Arm Bands
- Product type
- Baby Floats
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled plastic inflatable arm band pool floats are bright orange on the outside and white on the inside with an inflation valve on each side. They are imprinted with a "Surf Club" logo, "CVS/pharmacy," and "Caution: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use." When inflated, the arm bands measure about 8 inches long by 6 inches wide.
What can happen
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
The fix
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled surf club™ arm bands?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
What is the hazard?
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
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.