Recall: Atico International USA, Inc. Recall of Children’s Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2005 Release #05-257

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Surf Club™ Arm Bands

Units: About 480,000 pairs

Agent: Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Importer: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.

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

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.

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

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Parents should immediately stop their children from using the recalled arm band pool floats and return them to CVS for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with questions should call Atico toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.aticousa.com