CPSC recall 06-571, announced August 10, 2006, covers NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards (about 700 units). The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Recall contact: call (800) 635-5202 or (800) 555-9717.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the NRS Manta Surfer River Board also sold as LL Bean Body Board. The Surfer Board is black, red and blue with the NRS logo printed on the top front of the board. The LL Bean Body Board is black, yellow and blue with the LL Bean logo printed on the top front. The boards measure 41 inches long by 24 inches wide. Item numbers 1869 (NRS) and 41869 (LL Bean) are printed on the tag sewn into the bottom seam, near the inflation valve.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- NRS
- Recall number
- 06-571
- Units
- About 700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- NRS and LL Bean catalogs nationwide from February 2006 through August 2006 for about $55.
- Distributor
- NRS, of Moscow, Idaho
NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information or a copy of the warning label, consumers should call NRS at (800) 635-5202 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at nrsweb.com. Consumers with the LL Bean device should call LL Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or visit LL Bean's Web site at llbean.com.
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