CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
Why was CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Surf Club™ Arm Bands
- Company
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I., Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 480,000 pairs
- Sold at
- CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
- Recall date
- September 2, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.