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

Recall 17-035 · November 23, 2016 · Work 'N Leisure

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-035 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 23, 2016
Brand
Work 'N Leisure
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Practi-VALVE training valves
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
November 23, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Practi-VALVE training valves · About 10,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China; Work 'N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Practi-VALVE training valves (About 10,000 units). This recall involves Practi-VALVES that are used to practice mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/CPR.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 23, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.