Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 17035 · Nov 23, 2016 · Work 'N Leisure
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17035
- Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Company
- Work 'N Leisure
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Practi-VALVE training valves
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled practi-valve training valves?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
What is the hazard?
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
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.