CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-02 · 05257
Hazards
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
05257
Date
2005-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Surf Club™ Arm Bands
Companies
Retailer(s)
CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
Importer(s)
CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
Distributor(s)
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
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.