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CPSCRecalled Nov 23, 2016 · #17035

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Practi-VALVE training valves
Type
Manufacturer
Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China
Model numbers
UPCs
854579001247
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice