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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide

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Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels
NRS Manta Surfer River Boards

NRS Manta Surfer River Boards

CPSC
The CPSC and NRS, of Moscow, Idaho are recalling their NRS Manta Surfer River Boards because 'the safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device.'

This missing safety label should warn that 'This is not a life saving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water.'

According to the CPSC recall alert, '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.'

Consumers with an NRS Manta Surfer River Boards 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 to get a safety label.

For more information, see the full CPSC press release...

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