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1. Work ‘N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Work-N-Leisure-Recalls-Air-Valves-Used-in-CPR-Training
2. Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Human-Touch-Recalls-Reclining-Chairs
3. Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Six-Brands-of-Dry-Carpet-Cleaning-Powder-Recalled-by-Milliken
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1. Recall Date: November 23, 2016
Recall Number: 17-035
Work ‘N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Practi-VALVE training valves
Hazard: The end-cap of the valves can detach in a person’s mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valves and contact Work ‘N Leisure to return the valves for free replacements.
Consumer Contact: Work ‘N Leisure at 800-884-9629 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at john@wnlproducts.com or online at www.wnlproducts.com and click on “Practi-VALVE Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Work-N-Leisure-Recalls-Air-Valves-Used-in-CPR-Training
Recall Details
Units: About 10,000
Description: This recall involves Practi-VALVES that are used to practice mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/CPR. The trainee connects the blue plastic air valve to a plastic mask, places it over the dummy’s mouth and blows through the valve to fill the dummy’s lungs with air. “WNL Products” is printed in white on the valves. This recall only involves valves in Lot 3197.
“Lot 3197” is printed on the packaging. The valves measure 2.75 inches long by 1 inch wide and are disposable.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the end-caps of the valves detaching from the Practi-Valve into consumers’ mouths or throats during CPR training.
Sold at: Online at Amazon.com and wnlproducts.com and in the following catalogs: Channing Bete Company, CPR Savers & First Aid Supply, Emergency Medical Products, MCR Medical
Supply, NASCO, School Health Company, School Nurse Supply and World Point ECC from July 2016 through September 2016 for about $12 for a 10 pack of valves and about $50 for a 50 pack of valves. The valves were sold separately from the mask.
Importer: Work ‘N Leisure Products Inc., of Holliston, Mass.
Manufacturer: Ningbo Sifang Medical Corp., of China
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: November 23, 2016
Recall Number: 17-036
Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Perfect power recliner chairs
Hazard: The chair’s joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Repair, Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Human Touch to receive a free repair kit (including shipping) or to arrange for free repair.
Consumer Contact: Human Touch at 800-355-2762 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at csadmin@humantouch.com or online at www.humantouch.com and click on Support and then on Recall for more information.
Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Human-Touch-Recalls-Reclining-Chairs
Recall Details
Units: About 1,100
Description: This recall involves Human Touch’s Perfect Chair ®, model PC-610 with[?] serial numbers between B613315034 and B614215154. The power reclining chair was sold in a walnut, dark walnut or chestnut wood finish base with a leather pad set that came in 33 different colors. The chair measure about 43 inches long, 31 inches wide and 47 inches high and has a head pillow at the top and a joystick controller on the left armrest. The words “Human Touch” and “Perfect Chair” and the model and serial number can be found on the cross bar connecting the rear legs of the chair.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the chair’s joystick mechanism malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Furniture and specialty stores nationwide including Healthy Back, Human Touch, Relax in Comfort, Relax The Back and The Better Back Store and online at ebay.com and vitalityweb.com for between $3,000 and $3,500.
Importer/Distributor: Human Touch LLC, of Calif.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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3. Recall Date: November 23, 2016
Recall Number: 17-037
Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dry carpet cleaners
Hazard: The dry carpet cleaning powder can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals. Consumers with healthy immune systems are generally not affected by the bacteria.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact Milliken to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Milliken toll-free at 888-770-7142 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.captureclean.com and click on “Capture Carpet and Rug Dry Cleaner has issued a Recall” at the top of the page or at www.milliken.com and click on “Carpet Cleaner Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Six-Brands-of-Dry-Carpet-Cleaning-Powder-Recalled-by-Milliken
Recall Details
Units: About 550,000
Description: This recall involves Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands of dry carpet cleaners. The powder can be sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. The dry carpet cleaner was sold in various sizes and lot numbers. The lot number is printed on stickers on each container marked with a letter followed by the five-digit lot number. Capture and Resista brand dry carpet cleaners were sold individually and as part of a cleaning kit including a pre-mist spray and a brush.
View table here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Six-Brands-of-Dry-Carpet-Cleaning-Powder-Recalled-by-Milliken
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Oreck, Walmart and specialty carpet and vacuum stores nationwide from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $5 and $40 for the individual bottles or between $20 and $50 for a kit.
Manufacturer: Milliken & Company, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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