Atico International USA, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 480,000 pairs
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
- Product type
- Baby Floats
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 02 2005; last revised NOV 01 2024.