CPSC Recall in 2016: Work ‘N Leisure Recalls Air Valves Used in CPR Training Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-035

Date: November 23, 2016

Product Name: Training valves

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

The end-cap of the training valve can detach in a person’s mouth while being used during CPR training, posing a choking hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 10,000

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China