Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 17035 · announced November 23, 2016 · Ningbo Sifang Medical · 10,000 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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 for a 10 pack of valves and about $50 for a 50 pack of valves. The valves were sold separately from the mask.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.