Work 'N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Choking
The hazard
The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person's mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
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.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work 'N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC