CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
USCPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Surf Club™ Arm Bands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Arm-Band-Pool-Floats-Sold-at-CVS-Stores- |
| Title | CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1ea1eef0ea214720be457341e9af167b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pool Float |
| Hazards › Name | The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Atico International has received two reports of the seams of inflatable arm bands tearing during use. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Surf Club™ Arm Bands |
| Products › Type | Baby Floats |
| Products › Category I D | 1832 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 480,000 pairs |
| Recall I D | 3005 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. |
| Importers › Name | CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I. |
| Retailers › Name | CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 05257 |
| Consumer Contact | The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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