CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-11-23

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

17035 · Recalled 2016-11-23 · CPSC page

Recalled Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve
Recalled Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve

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.

Hazards

The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Practi-VALVE training valvesAbout 10,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp.
Importer
Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass.
Made in
China
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, wnlproducts.com, 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, World Point ECC, about $50 for a 50 pack of valves. The valves were sold separately

Consumer 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.

More images

Location of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 50/bag
Location of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 50/bag
Location of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 10/bag
Location of the lot number on Work ‘N Leisure Practi-Valve 10/bag

Source: CPSC recall 17035. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.