[Recalled] Practi-VALVE training valves — This recall involves Practi-VALVES that are used to practice mouth-to-mouth res… | CPSC 2016-11-23
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Practi-VALVE training valves |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17035 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 November 2016 |
| EAN / barcode | 0854579001247 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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