Reported Nov 23, 2016
Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Practi-VALVE training valves
- UPCs
854579001247- Amount recalled
- About 10,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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