CPSCAugust 10, 2006

Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards recall

Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels

Why was Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards recalled?

The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed. Contact: For more information or a copy of the warning label, consumers should call NRS at (800) 635-5202 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at nrsweb.com. Consumers with the LL Bean device should call LL Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or visit LL Bean's Web site at llbean.com.

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
NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
Company
NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
Quantity
About 700
Sold at
NRS and LL Bean catalogs nationwide from February 2006 through August 2006 for about $55.
Recall date
August 10, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the NRS Manta Surfer River Board also sold as LL Bean Body Board. The Surfer Board is black, red and blue with the NRS logo printed on the top front of the board. The LL Bean Body Board is black, yellow and blue with the LL Bean logo printed on the top front. The boards measure 41 inches long by 24 inches wide. Item numbers 1869 (NRS) and 41869 (LL Bean) are printed on the tag sewn into the bottom seam, near the inflation valve.

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