CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores

Recalled September 2, 2005 · CPSC recall 05257 · Atico

Hazard

The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.

Remedy

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Units

About 480,000 pairs

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Contact

The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Surf Club™ Arm Bands

Imported by

CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.

Distributed by

Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Retailers

CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →