Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-11-23 · 17035
Hazards
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Recall
Number
17035
Date
2016-11-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Practi-VALVE training valves
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
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.