CPSC recall · Reported September 2, 2005
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.
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. recalled The recalled plastic inflatable arm band pool floats are bright orange on the outside and….
CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats So… was recalled by Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in September 2, 2005. Reason: The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to youn…. Remedy: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be…. Verify recall #05257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to youn….
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- September 2, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05257 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05257 |
| Date reported | September 2, 2005 |
| Date initiated | September 2, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 480,000 pairs |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
- Check the recall number (05257) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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