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Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled November 23, 2016 · CPSC recall 17035 · Work 'N Leisure

Recalled Work ‘N Leisure Practi-ValveLocation of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 50/bagLocation of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 10/bag
Hazard
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,000
Incidents / injuries
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.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.

Contact

Work 'N Leisure at 800-884-9629 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.wnlproducts.com and click on "Practi-VALVE Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Practi-VALVE training valves
Manufacturer(s)
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China
Imported by
Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
UPC
854579001247

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

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