CPSC, Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children’s Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
Kids’ product recall 05-257. Announced by CPSC on Sep 2, 2005.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 2, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
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- How to reach the firm: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 480,000 pairs units, as CPSC gives them.
Surf Club™ Arm Bands.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, R.I.
- Distributed by Atico International USA, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- CVS stores nationwide, from April 2003 through August 2005, for about $1.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
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.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.