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CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores

U.S. CPSCDrowningSep 2, 2005
Recalled Pool Float
Recalled Pool Float

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.

Remedy

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

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.

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.

Sold on

CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.

Contact the company

The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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